Pumpkin Byrek

Serves: 4
Total cost: $13.50 NZD (approx)
Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• ¼ pumpkin, grated (approx. 1 kg) – you can also use carrot!

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup yogurt

• 150g feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 packet filo pastry

• Yogurt, oil, or melted butter (for brushing)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine the grated pumpkin, eggs, yogurt, and crumbled feta. Mix well until combined.

3. To assemble, layer 4 sheets of filo pastry in the prepared dish, brushing each sheet with yogurt, oil, or melted butter.

4. Spread the pumpkin and feta filling evenly over the filo.

5. Top with another 4 sheets of layered filo, brushing each sheet again.

6. Tuck the edges of the filo into the dish to seal.

7. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

8. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.