Batzina — Greek Crustless Butternut Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Delicious Batzina Pie - A flavorful Greek crustless pie with butternut squash and feta cheese

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

307

Sugar

Fat

19g

Batzina is a beloved Greek dish made with a crustless pie filled with grated butternut squash, feta cheese, and a handful of other ingredients. This dish is typically enjoyed as a main course and is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a family gathering. The texture of this pie is light and airy, and the combination of the savory feta cheese with the sweet butternut squash is unbelievably delicious. This Greek dish is also incredibly versatile, it can be served warm out of the oven or at room temperature, making it a great option for a potluck dinner or summer BBQ.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 360°F and grease a 10-inch pie dish with olive oil.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the grated butternut squash, crumbled feta cheese, beaten egg, milk, olive oil, salt and pepper together.
3.	Add in the all-purpose flour and mix well to combine.
4.	Pour mixture into the prepared pie dish and smooth out the top with the back of a spoon.
5.	Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and set.
6.	Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Batzina pie is packed with flavor and a great way to incorporate butternut squash into your diet.

It’s also a crustless pie, making it lower in calories and gluten-free.

CONS

This recipe requires grating the butternut squash, which can be time-consuming.

It’s also important to drain any excess moisture from the squash before mixing with the other ingredients to prevent the pie from becoming soggy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Batzina pie has many health benefits due to its main ingredient, butternut squash.
Butternut squash is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

	1 lb butternut squash , peeled and grated ( about 2+ cups )
	1/2 lb feta cheese , crumbled
	1 egg , beaten
	1/2 cup milk
	1/3 cup olive oil ( extra for greasing the pan )
	salt , to taste
	pepper , to taste
	2 cups all-purpose flour