Name: Authentic Byrek me Spinaq (Albanian Spinach Burek)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 1 package phyllo dough (approximately 1 lb or 450g), thawed; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (or clarified butter for crispier results); *For the Filling:**; 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped (or 20 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry); 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but traditional)

Byrek me Spinaq Albania

Flaky pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, a staple street food.

Albania pastry

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