Albanian · Albania
Stuffed Phyllo with Lentils and Onions
A classic Albanian dish featuring phyllo pastry filled with a savory lentil and onion mixture
Ingredients
Method
- Cook lentils until soft
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil
- Add tomato paste and spices to the pan
- Mix with cooked lentils
- Layer phyllo pastry in a baking dish
- Fill with the lentil mixture
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20-25 minutes
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