Rustic Delights: Albanian Nettle Pie after a Day of Farm Chores 🚜🥧

fresh nettles

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is easier to handle.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: crumbled tofu

Tofu offers a dairy-free alternative with a similar texture.

pastry dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash the nettles thoroughly and remove the tough stems.

Sauté onions in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the nettles to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, mix the eggs, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, lemon zest, parsley, and dill until well combined.

Roll out the pastry dough and line a pie dish with it.

Pour the nettle and onion mixture into the pastry shell.

Spread the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the nettles.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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