Kreatopita Argostoli

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A spicy Greek dish made with lamb and feta cheese in a phyllo pastry.

Submitted by Christine L
Updated on July 20, 2022
3
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 24 sheets phyllo dough

  • 4 cups cooked white rice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 cups cubed cooked lamb

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ½ cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.

  2. Lightly brush a 9x13 inch pan with melted butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and lightly brush with butter. Continue adding phyllo sheets for a total of 12, brushing each one lightly with butter (you don't need to completely cover each phyllo sheet with butter).

  3. Spread cooked rice over phyllo, then sprinkle with minced garlic. Add lamb in an even layer, and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place 1 cup diced potatoes over lamb.

  4. Arrange quarters of eggs, then sprinkle with parsley, mint and lemon zest. Add crumbled feta cheese.

  5. Pour on olive oil and beef broth. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Finally, add beaten egg.

  6. Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets brushed lightly with melted butter.

  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). during the last 10 minutes, raise the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Cut into diamonds or squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
29g Fat
43g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 575mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 387mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.