Savory Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
A crispy, flaky pastry filled with a savory mix of spinach and feta cheese
Börek is a classic Turkish pastry enjoyed across the Middle East, filled with a deliciously rich spinach and feta mixture, and encased in layers of flaky filo for the perfect golden-brown crust.
- 1 h 30 min
- 8-10
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Filling
For the Dough Assembly
Preparation
Preparing the Filling
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté onion
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Cook garlic and spinach
Stir in garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated.
Combine with feta
Remove from heat and add crumbled feta, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Börek
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease baking dish
Grease a rectangular baking dish with olive oil.
Layer filo and butter
Place one sheet of filo pastry in the dish, brush generously with melted butter, and overlap with another layer. Repeat for about four layers.
Ensure each filo layer is thoroughly buttered to achieve a crisp flaky texture and cover unused filo sheets with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out.
Add first half of filling
Spread half of the filling evenly over the pastry. Cover with another four layers of filo, buttering between each layer.
Add remaining filling and finish
Repeat with the remaining filling and filo sheets. Finish with a generous brush of butter on the top layer.
Allow the börek to rest at least 10 minutes before cutting to help set the filling.
Cooking Process
Bake börek
Place the börek in the oven and bake until golden brown and crispy, approximately 40-50 minutes.
Plating & Serving
Savory Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
Savory Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
Serving Suggestion
Let the börek cool slightly before slicing into squares or triangles. Serve warm with a side of fresh salad.