Greek-Style Kohlrabi Pie or Gratin With Dill and Feta

Ingredients:
2 lbs. kohlrabi, with greens if possible
3 Tbsp. Dill Olive Oil
1 med. or lg. onion, finely chopped
2 lg. garlic cloves, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 c. chopped fresh dill
1/4 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 lg. eggs, beaten
5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
12 sheets phyllo dough (1/2 lb.)
1 Tbsp. Butter Olive Oil

Instructions:

If the kohlrabi still has greens attached, stem and wash the greens and blanch in a pot of salted boiling water for 1 minute, or steam. Refresh with cold water, squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely. Set aside. Peel the kohlrabi, making sure to remove the fibrous layer right under the skin, and grate using a food processor fitted with the grater attachment. Heat 1 tablespoon of the Dill Olive Oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, stir together, and stir in the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the kohlrabi. Add another tablespoon of Dill Olive Oil if necessary. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is very tender and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. If there is a lot of liquid in the pan from the kohlrabi, turn up the heat and cook, stirring, until it boils off. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the kohlrabi greens, dill and parsley, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 10-inch tart pan or cake pan with olive oil. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, and beat in the crumbled feta. Stir in the kohlrabi mixture and combine well. Line the pan with 7 pieces of phyllo, brushing each piece with Butter Olive Oil, and turning the dish after each addition so that the edges of the phyllo drape evenly over the pan. Fill with the kohlrabi mixture. Fold the draped edges in over the filling, then layer the remaining 5 pieces on top, brushing each piece with Butter Olive Oil. Tuck the edges into the sides of the pan. Make a few slashes in the top crust so that steam can escape as the pie bakes. Note: If making a gratin, use a 2-quart baking dish, brush with olive oil and fill with the kohlrabi mixture. Bake the pie for 50 minutes (40 for the gratin), until the crust is crisp and dark golden brown. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.  Advance preparation: The kohlrabi filling can be made through Step 2 up to a day ahead and refrigerated. You can assemble the pie several hours before baking and keep in the refrigerator, or freeze. Transfer directly from the freezer to the preheated oven, and increase the baking time by about 10 minutes. You can bake the pie ahead, but you must re-crisp the phyllo in a medium-low oven (325 degrees) for 10 to 20 minutes

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