
Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta
A flaky pastry delight with vibrant fillings
This classic Turkish dish showcases layers of phyllo dough encasing a savory mix of spinach and feta, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Filling
For the Pastry
For the Egg Wash
Preparation
Marinating the Filling
Sauté Onion
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent.
Wilt Spinach
Add chopped spinach, cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Combine Filling
Mix in crumbled feta and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Preparing the Pastry
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease Dish
Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Prepare Butter Mixture
Mix melted butter with remaining olive oil.
Cooking Process
Layer Pastry & Filling
In the greased baking dish, place a sheet of phyllo, brush with butter mixture, and layer with the spinach filling. Repeat until all filling is used.
Fold Borek
Fold overhanging phyllo layers towards the center, brushing each fold with butter.
Bake Borek
Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
Plating & Serving

Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta
Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta
Serving
Serve warm, cut into squares, and enjoy as a delightful flaky treat with your favorite sides.
Sauce Pairings
Garnishes & Accompaniments
Perfect Sides
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