Name: Parsley Pesto and Feta Phyllo Pizza
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 as an entrée or 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre
Ingredients: 3 cups packed fresh parsley leaves, preferably flat-leafed (about 3 bunches), rinsed and spun dry; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden and cooled; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm; 10 sheets phyllo, stacked between 2 sheets of wax paper and covered with a kitchen towel; 9 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 pound)

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4 to 6 as an entrée or 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre

Ingredients

For pesto

3 cups packed fresh parsley leaves, preferably flat-leafed (about 3 bunches), rinsed and spun dry

2 large garlic cloves, chopped

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden and cooled

1/3 cup olive oil

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm

10 sheets phyllo, stacked between 2 sheets of wax paper and covered with a kitchen towel

9 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 pound)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Make pesto:
Step 2
In a food processor blend well all pesto ingredients. Pesto may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, surface covered with plastic wrap.
Step 3
Lightly brush a large baking sheet with some butter and put 1 sheet phyllo on butter. Lightly brush phyllo with some remaining butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Put another sheet phyllo over cheese, pressing firmly so that it adheres to bottom layer. Butter, sprinkle with cheese, and layer remaining phyllo in same manner, ending with a sheet of phyllo. Lightly brush top sheet with remaining butter. Fold in all sides 1/4 inch, pressing to top sheet, and fold up a 1/4-inch border, crimping corners.
Step 4
Spread pesto and phyllo crust and sprinkle with feta.
Step 5
Bake pizza in middle of oven until crust is golden, about 15 minutes.

TagsPizza Savory Pie and Tart Parsley Herbs & Spices Garlic Root Vegetable Vegetable Parmesan Cheese Dairy Pine Nut Nut Phyllo Dough Feta Starter Side Brunch Dinner Vegetarian Oven Bake Food Processor Gourmet

Recipe information

Ingredients

For pesto

Preparation

Step 1

Make pesto:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Recipe notes