Ligurian Kale Pie (Torta di Verdura)
- 3 bunches mixed dark greens (like kale, chard, dandelion greens, collards), washed, stalks trimmed by 2 inches
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- Salt
- 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch scallions, white and light-green parts only
- 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (like thyme, parsley, marjoram)
- Salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated hard cheese (Parmesan or Asiago)
- 1/2 cup fresh cheese (ricotta, farmer's cheese or queso fresco)
- 1/2 nutmeg, grated
- Place the greens in a large pot.
- Add 3 cups of water, cover and set over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
- Transfer to a colander.
- Once cool, wring out the greens to remove as much water as possible.
- Using a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the flours and 2 teaspoons salt until combined.
- Add 1 cup cold water and 1/4 cup olive oil and mix on medium speed for 8 minutes.
- (You can also mix by hand: Using a wooden spoon, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, then stir in the wet ingredients until combined.
- Transfer to a floured board and knead for 10 minutes.)
- Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- (The dough can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place half of the greens in a food processor and pulse until the pieces are about the size of a grain of rice.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Repeat with the remaining greens.
- Process the scallions and herbs to a rough paste and mix into the greens.
- Stir in the egg, cheeses, 3 tablespoons olive oil and nutmeg.
- Season to taste with salt.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Flour a flat surface and roll one of dough balls into a circle about 16 inches in diameter, 1/8- to 1/16-inch thick, and lay it on the cookie sheet.
- Scoop the filling onto the dough and spread it evenly to 3/4 inch from the edge.
- Add more flour to the surface, roll out the second ball of dough and drape it across the filling.
- Trim the top layer so it hangs over the filling by 1/2 inch.
- Pinch together the layers.
- (If the dough doesn't stick, moisten the edges with a little water.)
- Slash two vents into the top of the pie and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Bake until the pie is slightly puffy in the center and the filling has set, 40 to 50 minutes.
- If the top crust browns too quickly, cover it with foil.
- Cool before eating.
- It will keep 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
- If refrigerated, warm the slices in a skillet before eating.
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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012626 (may not work)