Borek

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flaky, Borek is a classic Turkish pastry that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat. This recipe combines buttery layers of phyllo dough with a savory filling of creamy feta, ricotta cheese, and sautéed spinach, seasoned with just the right touch of onion, salt, and black pepper. Brushed with an egg-milk wash and sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds, each roll bakes to perfection in under 35 minutes, offering a satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth interior. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, light lunch, or flavorful snack, Borek is a celebration of simple ingredients turned into something extraordinary. Try this easy yet authentic recipe and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table! Keywords: Borek recipe, Turkish pastry, spinach and cheese borek, easy appetizer ideas, savory phyllo dough recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 sheets phyllo dough
• 200 grams feta cheese
• 100 grams ricotta cheese
• 300 grams fresh spinach
• 1 large onion
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and sauté it in the oil until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, cooked spinach-onion mixture, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 6

Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean, dry surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again with oil. Repeat this process until you have a stack of 4 sheets.

Step 7

Spread a portion of the cheese and spinach mixture along one edge of the phyllo stack.

Step 8

Carefully roll the phyllo dough, starting from the edge with the filling, to form a tight cylinder. Place the cylinder seam side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

Step 10

In a small bowl, beat the egg with milk and brush the top of each borek roll with this mixture.

Step 11

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rolls for added flavor and texture.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the borek is golden brown and crispy.

Step 13

Allow the borek to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1204.9 grams (1204.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2244

Total Fat 136.80g	175%
Saturated Fat 45.90g	230%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.60g
Cholesterol 462mg	154%
Sodium 6476mg	282%
Total Carbohydrate 177.80g	65%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 77.60g	155%

Vitamin D 99IU	494%
Calcium 1801mg	139%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 920mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 31.6%