Description
Enjoy the delightful experience of making Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek, a traditional Turkish pastry that brings together flaky phyllo dough with a delicious filling of sautéed spinach and creamy feta cheese. This versatile dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory appetizer at gatherings. With its crispy layers and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress both family and friends. Plus, you can prepare it in advance and bake it fresh for warm, flaky bites whenever you need them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tablespoon olive oil (or any vegetable oil such as avocado oil)
- ½ 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
- ½ teaspoon Nigella seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent (4-5 minutes). Add spinach, salt, and pepper; cook until wilted (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, milk, egg, yogurt, salt, and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; layer phyllo dough and brush with the milk mixture.
- Spread cooled spinach mixture over phyllo layers; cover with more layered phyllo while brushing each layer with the milk mixture.
- Fold edges toward the center; brush with remaining milk mixture.
- Pre-slice into portions; brush with egg yolks and sprinkle sesame seeds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg