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Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta

Name: Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Fresh spinach, 500g, washed and chopped; Feta cheese, 200g, crumbled; Fresh dill, 1 bunch, finely chopped; Onion, 1, finely chopped; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt & pepper, To taste; Phyllo dough, 1 package, thawed; Butter, 100g, melted; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Egg, 1, beaten; Water, 1 tablespoon

This classic Turkish dish showcases layers of phyllo dough encasing a savory mix of spinach and feta, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 15, 2025

Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Filling

For the Pastry

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 470 kcal
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 30.3 g
Fat: 33.3 g
Fiber: 3.65 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2818 kcal
Protein: 78 g
Carbs: 181.8 g
Fat: 199.8 g
Fiber: 21.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fresh spinach 500g, washed and chopped	115	14.5	19	1.6	10.5
Feta cheese 200g, crumbled	530	32	6	42	0
Fresh dill 1 bunch, finely chopped	4	0.4	0.7	0.1	0.5
Onion 1, finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Salt & pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Phyllo dough 1 package, thawed	860	23	145	16	9
Butter 100g, melted	717	0.9	0.1	81.1	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Egg 1, beaten	68	6	1	5	0
Water 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Filling

1
Sauté Onion
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent.
2
Wilt Spinach
Add chopped spinach, cook until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3
Combine Filling
Mix in crumbled feta and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper.

Preparing the Pastry

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2
Grease Dish
Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
3
Prepare Butter Mixture
Mix melted butter with remaining olive oil.

How to Make Herbaceous Turkish Borek with Fresh Spinach and Feta

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
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.
2
Fold Borek
Fold overhanging phyllo layers towards the center, brushing each fold with butter.
3
Bake Borek
Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.