Albanian Byrek me Spinaq - Phyllo Spinach Pie with Feta (spiral phyllo pie)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense, and Swiss chard is often less expensive.

Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.

Mix in 2 cups of warm water, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Knead the dough for about 5 to 6 minutes until elastic and stretchy.

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm spot.

Wash and clean the spinach, removing stems and cutting it in half.

Add 300 to 500 grams of spinach to a bowl with chopped dill and salt.

Roughly chop green onions and add them to the spinach mixture.

Mix the spinach, dill, onions, and salt using hands to incorporate flavors.

Add 10 to 12 oz of crumbled feta cheese, 2 to 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt, and 2 whisked eggs to the filling and mix well.

Separate the dough into 12 to 13 pieces and cover with a kitchen towel.

Roll out each piece of dough using corn starch and a rolling pin until thin.

Place filling in a line across the stretched dough and roll it up into a spiral shape.

Grease a baking tray with olive oil and place the rolled layers in a spiral pattern.

Brush olive oil generously over the top of the pie.

Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, checking for golden brown color and covering with aluminum foil if necessary.

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