Albanian Spinach Pie Byrek Me Spinaq Or Pite Recipe

Ingredients for Albanian Spinach Pie Byrek Me Spinaq Or Pite

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Phyllo Dough
• Spinach
• 4 oz (115g) crumbled feta cheese
• Green Onion
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to Make Albanian Spinach Pie Byrek Me Spinaq Or Pite

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Layer half of the filo sheets (approximately 8-10 sheets) in the prepared pan, overlapping slightly and letting them hang about 1 inch over the edges. Brush each layer with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 oz (115g) crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup (1/2 medium) finely chopped onion, and 2 large eggs.
4. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the filo layers in the pan.
5. Layer the remaining filo sheets over the spinach filling, brushing each layer with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Tuck the overhanging filo edges from the bottom layer over the filling.
6. Brush the top of the pie with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
7. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the filo is golden brown and crispy. If the pie starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the top with foil.
8. Let the byrek cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy hot with buttermilk, thinned yogurt, or chilled stewed prunes!