[8] It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita (Greek: σπανακοτυρόπιτα "spinach-cheese pie"), especially in northern Greece.

[citation needed] In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese.

The traditional filling comprises chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions or scallions, egg, and seasoning.

[citation needed] Börek[12][13] or burek is a family of pastries or pies found in the Balkans, Middle East and Central Asia.

The pastry is made of a thin flaky dough such as filo with a variety of fillings, such as meat, cheese, spinach, or potatoes.