Albanian Burani - Spinach, Rice and Eggs Casserole

Name: Albanian Burani - Spinach, Rice and Eggs Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs spinach; 3 tbsps olive oil (extra virgin); 1 onion (yellow or white) (can replace with green onions for a variation in taste); 2 garlic cloves; 14 ozs diced tomatoes (usually 1 can of tomatoes, can use fresh too and blend them.); 0.5 cup white rice; 1 cup fresh dill; 4 tbsps fresh parsley; 1.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika (for spicy taste, replace with crushed red pepper); 6 eggs; 1 cup water (it helps if it's hot, use a kettle.)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Albanian burani is a casserole made with spinach, rice and eggs as well as lots of herbs. You can cook it in a deep pan as a thick stew or bake it with eggs on top like this recipe. Serve it with yogurt or tarator for a traditional meal.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:08:41 GMT