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A freshly baked spinach and feta börek with golden, flaky phyllo dough, revealing a vibrant spinach and creamy feta filling, sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds, on a simple light-colored background.

Classic Spinach & Feta Börek

A savory Turkish pastry with a flaky crust and a delicious spinach and feta filling, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry Brush
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package phyllo dough (approximately 20 sheets)
  • 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • nigella seeds for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled spinach mixture with feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Layer one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish, and brush with the egg-milk mixture. Repeat this for half the phyllo sheets.
  • Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
  • Layer the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with the egg-milk mixture. Pour any leftover mixture over the top, and sprinkle sesame and nigella seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent it from drying out.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Börek, Feta, Savory Pastry, Spinach
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