Balkan Spinach Pie (old-fashioned Bulgarian pie)

Name: Balkan Spinach Pie (old-fashioned Bulgarian pie)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, (finely chopped); 200 ml vegetable oil, (e.g. sunflower or olive oil); 1 kg fresh spinach leaves, (minced); 100 g white rice,; 1-2 tbsp. savory spice, (dried); 1 tbsp. lovage, (minced); 2-4 tbsp. parsley, (minced); 2 tbsp. sweet paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 400 g phyllo (filo) sheets, (approx.15-18 rectangular sheets)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Vegan Bulgarian spinach pie (similar to Spanakopita), prepared with phyllo dough, fresh spinach, rice and aromatic spices. This crust less spinach pie is rich on the inside and very crisp on the top . Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even light dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:03:24 GMT