Albania: Byrek Ose Lakror (Leek Pie)

Byrek is a popular dish in Albanian cuisine and can be made with various fillings, such as spinach, cheese, or meat.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Albania: Byrek Ose Lakror (Leek Pie)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Albanian Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 6 sheet Phyllo dough
• 200 gram Feta cheese
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 20 gram Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the leeks into thin rounds and sauté them in a pan with olive oil until softened.
3. In a bowl, mix together the sautéed leeks, crumbled feta cheese, beaten eggs, yogurt, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
4. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a baking dish and brush it with olive oil. Repeat this process with the remaining sheets, brushing each one with olive oil.
5. Spread the leek and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
6. Fold the edges of the phyllo dough over the filling to create a border.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown.
8. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Cut into slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.