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Koupa Pie

Angelina
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cuisine Cypriot
Servings 1 pie
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients 

  • 3 cup fine bulgur
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Filling

  • 1 pound ground meat turkey, pork, chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine bulgur, flour, olive oil, and boiling water. Cover and let bulgur soak up water for 1 hour. Uncover add beaten egg and knead until well combined.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat up olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add meat and chopped onion. Saute until meat is cooked and onions are translucent. Add cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add water and bring to a boil. Continue cooking for an additional minute, then remove from heat. Stir in chopped parsley.
  • To assemble the pie, lightly coat a 10-in round pan with olive oil. Add half of the bulgur mixture and press down into pan. Add filling, spreading it evenly over crust.
  • Top the filling with the remaining bulgur, pressing down to make sure the crust is compact.
  • Optional: With a sharp knife, make diamonds on top crust, cutting only 1/4 of the way through.
  • Lightly brush top of pie with olive oil and place in oven. Bake 50 minutes, or until the top has developed a golden color.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/12Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1g
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