Phyllo, Eggs, Cheese & Pasturma: A Delicious Breakfast Pita

pasturma

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: salami

Smoked turkey offers a leaner alternative, while salami is more budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta can be a cost-effective substitute.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat adds fiber, while pie crust is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C).

Grease the inside of a 9 by 13-inch (23 by 33cm) baking pan with butter.

Place the onion, a pinch of salt, and olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.

Add the scallions and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Add the eggs and milk to a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and whisk together until fluffy.

Add the onions and red pepper to the eggs and mix together. Add the feta and mix until incorporated.

Layer the phyllo in the prepared pan, drizzling melted butter between each layer.

Pour the egg mixture into the top layer of phyllo and top with Pasturma slices.

Sprinkle the top of the pie with the grated cheese.

Bake on the center rack for 45 minutes.

Allow the pie to set at room temperature for 20 minutes and cut into 12 equal serving pieces.

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