--- title: Weekend Recipe: Kale, Spinach and Feta Pie description: Find out how to make a kale, spinach and feta pie that's perfect for lunch or dinner. canonical: https://time.com/5107872/weekend-recipe-kale-spinach-feta-pie/ author: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-01-18T21:00:37.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-02-23T18:55:19.890Z article:section: Health og:title: Weekend Recipe: A Kale, Spinach and Feta Pie That’s Perfect for Lunch and Dinner og:description: It's a meal you'll want to make over and over again og:url: https://time.com/5107872/weekend-recipe-kale-spinach-feta-pie/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt25fc0cc74e759bca/6988f89ebc6cfc6c4c3e4b08/kalefetapie_healthychef.jpeg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: KaleFetaPie_HealthyChef og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Weekend Recipe: A Kale, Spinach and Feta Pie That’s Perfect for Lunch and Dinner twitter:description: It's a meal you'll want to make over and over again twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt25fc0cc74e759bca/6988f89ebc6cfc6c4c3e4b08/kalefetapie_healthychef.jpeg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Weekend Recipe: A Kale, Spinach and Feta Pie That’s Perfect for Lunch and Dinner by [Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef](https://time.com/author/teresa-cutter-the-healthy-chef/) ## Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Jan 18, 2018 9:00 PM UTC  Paul Cutter / The Healthy Chef by [Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef](https://time.com/author/teresa-cutter-the-healthy-chef/) ## Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Jan 18, 2018 9:00 PM UTC This is a delicious family style meal from my cookbook [Purely Delicious](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/3hsjCxkykLTDrPPnFBzrvI?domain=itunes.apple.com) that I often make for my weekday dinners. I love its simplicity and the fact that it’s very portable, so you can enjoy it for lunch the following day or pack it into a lunch box for the kids. It’s important to wash your leeks and greens properly before starting the recipe as they tend to hold remnants of soil. To prepare leeks, just trim the darkest green end off and cut them in half lengthways before running under cold water. (The tough ends of the leek can be thrown into a home-made vegetable stock or bone broth at a later date.) For the kale, just submerge in a large bowl of clean, cold water and separate the leaves. Give them a gentle wash then repeat again. Drain the kale on a clean tea towel and cut off the tough inner stems, which I then like to throw into my green vegetable based soups or use in green juices. Serve this gorgeous pie with a classic garden salad made from a variety of lettuce and tossed lightly with olive oil and vinegar. **WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT IT** Kale is part of the [cabbage family](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/EGCGCyPzP2sK9AAqh63p9w?domain=vox.com) and a good source of [beta-carotene ](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VJxuCzpApYFEJOOQcrpEUK?domain=livestrong.com)and vitamins [A and K](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/OI96CADrDKIB7GGLf5bnZT?domain=time.com). Eggs are high in protein and are a complete source of [essential amino acids](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/bpleCBBvB9c0EzzpC0yZ8U?domain=time.com). Including quality protein into your meals helps support a [healthy metabolism](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/6bjFCDkxkWTwgDDNTpLbf9?domain=health.com) and a [healthy immune system](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/xypCCERyRWsORkkVTRRtSE?domain=today.com) It’s also been shown to [curb your appetite](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/k-e0CG6A6WhEj22Kc6Np0o?domain=time.com) and [sustain lean muscle](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/g-PtCJ616Whl0gg3FA58Um?domain=time.com). **INGREDIENTS** * 2 leeks, washed and finely sliced * 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil * 1 bunch kale or Cavolo Nero, washed trimmed and finely shredded with a knife * 7 oz (200 g) baby spinach leaves * Black pepper – a generous pinch * 3.5 oz (100 g) good quality feta cheese * 6 organic eggs * 1 lemon * 1 bunch parsley, chopped * Small handful pine-nuts – optional **DIRECTIONS** 1. Preheat oven to 180° C / 360° F 2. Sauté leeks in a large heavy based pot until softened 3. Add shredded kale and cook through for 10 minutes until soft and wilted 4. Add baby spinach leaves… you may need to add this in two lots and cook through until just wilted 5. Season with black pepper and add the zest of 1 lemon and 1 bunch freshly chopped parsley 6. Spoon the kale + spinach mixture into a 8.5 inch (22 cm) pie dish 7. Break eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly until combined 8. Pour the eggs over the greens and gently incorporate through the mix of green goodness 9. Crumble over the feta cheese and sprinkle over pine-nuts 10. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes or until firm to the touch and golden 11. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving **NOTES + INSPIRATION** To make the garden salad and dressing to accompany this recipe, choose an assortment of prepared leafy greens and place them in a large bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk well until creamy and emulsified. This pie will keep in the fridge for up to three days. _Teresa Cutter, founder of_ [_The Healthy Chef_](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/tiKDCKrGr9FP3ZZzCYoXRX?domain=thehealthychef.com)_, is an author, nutritionist and classically trained chef. You can find more of Cutter’s tips and recipes on her website,_ [_app_](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/0mseCL9G9WFVEllySLLE6x?domain=itunes.apple.com)_,_ [_eBooks_](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/%5FQ8fCM8X8WFDEvvMFZwL-c?domain=itunes.apple.com) _and_ [_Instagram_](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/9ZFxCNkGkWTJvwwDS6xhC-?domain=instagram.com)_._ “_My main goal at The Healthy Chef is to get people cooking and eating healthier. 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