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Albanian Savory Byrek with Beans and Cheese

Name: Albanian Savory Byrek with Beans and Cheese
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked or canned beans; 1/2 lb grated cheese; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 sheet of phyllo dough; 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)

A traditional Albanian dish featuring a flaky pastry filled with a mixture of beans and cheese.

25 minutes4 servings

Method

Combine beans, cheese, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
Cut the phyllo dough into squares or rectangles.
Place a spoonful of the bean mixture on each piece of dough.
Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
Brush with beaten egg and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

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