Byrek me Spinaq e Djathë (Albanian Crispy Filo Spinach & Feta Pie) – Authentic Albania Recipe
Golden crackling Albanian filo pie filled with wild greens, scallions, and briny white cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇱 Albania (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Flaky filo pastry sheets, Fresh spinach and scallions, Crumbled white sheep feta, Dill, Nutmeg
Ingredients for Byrek me Spinaq e Djathë (Albanian Crispy Filo Spinach & Feta Pie) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flaky filo pastry sheets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach and scallions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crumbled white sheep feta
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dill
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Albania seasoning (nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, dill, and nutmeg, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine flaky filo pastry sheets and fresh spinach and scallions with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with crumbled white sheep feta and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.