Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek – Turkish Borek Recipe
Enjoy a warm, flaky Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek – Turkish Borek Recipe that’s perfect for breakfast! Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any vegetable oil such as avocado oil)
- 1 medium-size onion (peeled and chopped)
- 16 oz. baby spinach leaves (washed and dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or any vegetable oil such as avocado oil)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package of Phyllo Dough (thawed overnight in the fridge)
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Nigella seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 4-5 minutes). Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper; cook until wilted (around 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, milk, egg, yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer phyllo dough sheets on the sheet, brushing with the milk mixture between layers.
- Spread the cooled spinach filling evenly over the top layer of phyllo.
- Cover with additional phyllo layers brushed with milk mixture. Pre-slice into servings and brush tops with egg yolk; sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg