Turkish Spinach & Feta Borek

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2
A delicious Turkish Spinach & Feta Borek recipe for your next meal
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

7 sheets phyllo pastry
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup skim milk
2 medium free range eggs
1 pinch salt
300 g frozen chopped spinach ( drained REALLY well ! )
1/3 cup crumbled feta , good quality
1 brown onion , grated
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
354
Sugar
1g
Fat
19g
Turkish Spinach & Feta Borek is a traditional dish in Turkish cuisine, typically made with phyllo pastry, spinach, and feta cheese. It is often served as an appetizer or snack and can be found in many Turkish restaurants and homes. The dish is known for its savory taste, crispy texture, and delicious filling made of spinach and feta cheese. It is a perfect dish for entertaining and can be served hot or cold. This easy-to-prepare pastry is an excellent way to introduce Turkish cuisine to your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and salt.
3.Saute onion with olive oil and black pepper in a separate pan for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until it softens.
4.Add the spinach to the pan and cook until the liquid evaporates. Take it off the heat and cool.
5.Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking tray with olive oil and place 2 sheets of phyllo in the tray, lightly brushing each sheet with olive oil
6.Add a layer of spinach mixture over the phyllo, followed by a layer of crumbled feta.
7.Repeat this layering till the spinach mixture and feta cheese are used up. Top with the last two phyllo sheets.
8.Brush the top with a little more olive oil and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden.

PROS

The Turkish Spinach & Feta Borek is a delicious savory pastry that is perfect as a snack or appetizer.

It is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

CONS

The phyllo pastry used in this recipe can be a bit tricky to work with if you are not familiar with it, as it can tear easily.

It can also be high in calories for those who are watching their intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with nutrients from the spinach and feta cheese.
Spinach is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while feta cheese is a good source of calcium and protein.
The olive oil used is also a healthy source of fat.

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