Albanian · Albania
Vegetarian Spinach Byrek
A vegetarian version of the traditional Albanian byrek, made with spinach and cheese.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, onions, cheese, sour cream, salt, and nutmeg.
- Layer phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Spread the spinach mixture over the phyllo, then top with another layer of phyllo.
- Brush with remaining butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
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