Lunch
Byrek – Albanian phyllo pie
An Albanian framing of the shared Balkan family of phyllo pies, filled here with spinach and white cheese.
Rate:
65 min total
6 servings
Medium
Ingredients
servings
Units
- 9.5 oz Phyllo pastry
- 14.1 oz Spinach, roughly chopped
- 8.8 oz White brined cheese, crumbled
- 2 stk Eggs
- 4 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter
- about 0.5 oz Fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Make the filling
- Mix spinach, cheese, eggs, and dill. Season lightly with pepper; the salty cheese usually needs no extra salt.
Bowl - 2
Assemble the pie
- Layer half the phyllo in an oiled baking dish, brushing each sheet. Spread over the filling and cover with the remaining pastry.
BakingDish - 3
Bake the byrek
- Score the top into portions and bake at 190°C for 35–40 minutes until crisp and deeply golden.
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Nutrition
Calories
420kcal
Protein
15g
Fat
27g
Carbs
31g
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