Quick Nettle Pie

8 servings

45 minutes

Quick nettle pie is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that combines the simplicity of rustic baking with the freshness of spring herbs. Nettle, known for its beneficial properties, gives the pie a delicate texture and a slight spiciness. Combined with onions, butter, and boiled eggs, the filling acquires a rich, soft flavor while the crispy puff pastry harmoniously complements the composition. This pie is often made in early summer when young nettles are particularly juicy. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a picnic outdoors. It can be served warm or chilled, enjoying its balanced taste and aroma of Russian nature.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 400.8
• Proteins: 9.9g
• Fats: 27.8g
• Carbohydrates: 27.4g

Ingredients

• Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g
• Young nettle: 300 g
• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Onion: 150 g
• Butter: 70 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients. First, take the dough out of the freezer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g

2. Wash the nettle and dry it on paper towels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young nettle: 300 g

3. Boil water in a saucepan. Carefully place the eggs in the water and cook for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

4. Once the eggs are boiled, cool them under cold water, peel them, and grate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

5. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 150 g

6. Melt butter in a pan. Sauté the onion until translucent, add nettles and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 70 g
   • Onion: 150 g
   • Young nettle: 300 g

7. Turn off the stove, add grated egg to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and mix. Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Roll out both layers of dough to the size of the baking pan. Grease the baking pan with butter and place one layer of dough in it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 70 g
   • Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g

9. Place the filling on the dough, cover with a second layer of dough, and seal the edges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast-free puff pastry: 500 g
   • Young nettle: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 5 piece
   • Onion: 150 g
   • Butter: 70 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Brush the pie with beaten egg, make a hole for steam to escape, and place it in the oven at 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 5 piece

11. Cool the finished pie on a rack. Serve warm or chilled.