
Everyday meals
Byrek me spec (pepper byrek)
A fragrant byrek with a filling of confit peppers and fromage blanc, with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. This vegetarian recipe comes from southern family cooking and is ideal in summer.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
785 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 15.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 61.8 g
- Fat
- 50.9 g
- of which saturated fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Grill the peppers in the oven at 220 °C for 20 minutes, turning them, until the skin blackens.
- Place them in a closed bag for 10 minutes, then remove the skin and seeds and cut the flesh into strips.
- Cook the strips with the olive oil, chopped tomato and paprika for 5 minutes, then leave to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Mix the eggs, fromage blanc, crumbled feta, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Melt the butter and layer three sheets of filo, brushing each with butter.
- Spread half the cheese mixture over the pastry, then half the peppers, roll into a spiral and arrange as a snail in a buttered dish.
- Brush with butter and egg yolk, then bake for 35 to 40 minutes until nicely coloured.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting.
Variations and tips
Spicy version. Add a pinch of sweet chilli powder or chilli flakes to the filling.
Easy to find. Jarred roasted peppers can replace fresh ones to save time.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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