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Spiced Squash Filo Pie

02/01/2019 by Richard Makin

spiced squash filo pie

When it comes to winter warmers, nothing beats this spiced squash filo pie! It’s an ideal vegan centrepiece for a big holiday dinner


I made this crispy little spiced squash filo pie for my new years eve gathering this week and boy oh boy! It was the star of the show (despite our surprise visit from Sharon from Eastenders… yeah – 100% starstruck).

There’s a North-African vibe going on here thanks to the ras el hanout which I’m all about! My friend Colin (who helped to eat the spiced squash filo pie) told me about the origin of the name ras el hanout. Apparently it means “Top of the Shop”, referring to the fact that it was traditionally a blend of all the best spices in the shop.

A pinch was taken from the top of each jar and since the spices were replenished from the top down, you were usually literally getting the freshest and the best. I’m amazed I retained this information since I was very nicely tipsy by the time this fact was imparted.

What does a spiced squash filo pie taste like?

The main focus of this spiced squash filo pie is the texture. IF done properly, the filo pastry will crisp up like a dream. The sound it makes as you slice through will move your soul!

The filling is a perfect balance of sweet squash, bold spice and nutty almonds. When served hot, it feels like the perfect partner for a cold wintery day. 

spiced squash filo pie

How do I make my pie mega crispy?

This is the real difference between having a beautifully satisfying pie and a somewhat sad, soggy pie. NOBODY WANTS A SOGGY PIE! Luckily enough, there’s one key ingredient for getting this right!

Panko Breadcrumbs!

Yep – we’re not using them to deep fry stuff today, but they work wonders with anything filo! When you sprinkle a layer of panko between each sheet of filo, you help to keep the pastry layers separate. This way, the hot air from your oven can circulate better and crisps each layer to perfection.

You can grab panko breadcrumbs here!

panko breadcrumbs

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spiced squash filo pie

Spiced Squash Filo Pie

It’s super crispy and the squash is sweet and beautifully spiced. If you’d prefer a bit of crunch, feel free to replace the sliced almonds with raw whole almonds
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Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North African
Keyword: spiced squash filo pie, vegan pies
Servings: 6
Calories: 1179kcal
Author: Richard Makin

Equipment

  • no specialist equipment required

Ingredients

  • 1 extra large butternut squash peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large white onion halved and sliced thinly
  • 2 spring onions sliced thinly with whites separated from greens
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp ras al hanout
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1 tbsp vegan parmesan I use follow your heart
  • 4 tbsp sliced almonds
  • small bunch coriander about 2 tbsp chopped roughly
  • 7 sheets of filo pastry
  • 6 tsp panko bread crumbs
  • 5 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp nigella seeds
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

To Make The Pie

  • Preheat the oven to 180c
  • Line a large baking tray or roasting tray with greaseproof paper. Toss the butternut squash in a large bowl with the oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread out on the baking tray and put in the oven to roast for 20 minutes until a fork can be inserted easily into the cubed squash. Warning – don’t overcook the squash at this point – it should be slightly al dente. While the squash roasts, prepare the rest of the filling.
  • In a medium frying pan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. When hot, add the onion along with the whites of the spring onions. Fry for a minute then add the garlic and cook until the onion is turning translucent. Add the spices and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
  • When the squash is cooked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. (We’ll be using the oven again to bake the pie at the same temperature but since the filling can take some time to cool, it may be more economical to turn it off at this point). Mix the squash with the onion and spice mixture. Add the onions and chopped coriander and mix again.
  • Preheat the oven to 180c.
  • To assemble the pie, line a 20cm cake tin or tart tin with greaseproof paper. Take one sheet of filo and lay it in a diamond figuration so that one corner of the square points upwards towards 12 o clock and hangs over the outer edge of the tin. Brush the filo with a little olive oil and sprinkle over a tsp of panko. Rotate the tin and repeat the process with your next layer of filo, making sure the overlapping corner is pointing a couple of hours further around the clock. Brush with oil, sprinkle with panko and repeat, again rotating until you’ve used all the pastry sheets and the corners of the filo are all pointing out in different directions.
  • Brush the last layer of filo with some oil and then add the cooled filling to the tin and flatten (but don’t compreswith a spoon. Starting with the top sheet, fold over the squares of filo into the centre of the pie, bunching each sheet slightly to create a roughly folded effect. If the sheets don’t overlap properly and you have a hole of filling peeping through, don’t worry! Just take an extra sheet of filo, bunch it slightly and place it in the centre of the pie to fill the gap.
  • Brush the top of the pie with oil, sprinkle with nigella seeds and pop in the oven for 30 minutes or until the top is crispy and golden. Remove from the oven and remove the pie from the tin. Place the pie on a baking tray and return it to the oven to bake for another 15 minutes, to ensure the sides and base are crispy too.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately. The filo will become soft if you don’t serve and consume straight away, however ten minutes in the oven will crisp everything back up.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spiced Squash Filo Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1179 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 1631mg71%
Potassium 766mg22%
Carbohydrates 193g64%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 13375IU268%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 134mg13%
Iron 12mg67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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