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Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint

Name: Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Butternut squash, 2 cups, peeled and cubed; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Feta cheese, 1 cup, crumbled; Mint leaves, 1/4 cup, chopped; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Phyllo dough, 1 package (approximately 20 sheets); Melted butter, 1/2 cup; Olive oil, 1/4 cup; Large egg, 1; Milk, 2 tablespoons

This traditional Turkish börek combines roasted butternut squash with creamy feta and fresh mint, wrapped in crisp, buttery phyllo dough.

4.9(70 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 25, 2025

Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Börek Filling

For the Phyllo Assembly

For the Egg Wash

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 471 kcal
Protein: 8.5 g
Carbs: 30.5 g
Fat: 35.5 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2828 kcal
Protein: 51 g
Carbs: 184 g
Fat: 212 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Butternut squash 2 cups, peeled and cubed	120	3	28	0	5
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Feta cheese 1 cup, crumbled	400	21	6	33	0
Mint leaves 1/4 cup, chopped	5	0	1	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Phyllo dough 1 package (approximately 20 sheets)	800	19	145	13	6
Melted butter 1/2 cup	810	1	0	92	0
Olive oil 1/4 cup	480	0	0	54	0
Large egg	70	6	1	5	0
Milk 2 tablespoons	20	1	2	1	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Butternut Squash

1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss squash
Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Roast squash
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Preparing the Filling

1
Cool squash
Allow roasted squash to cool slightly before transferring to a large mixing bowl.
2
Combine ingredients
Add crumbled feta and chopped mint, gently mix to combine.
3
Set aside
Set aside to cool completely.

How to Make Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Börek Assembly
Lay out a sheet of phyllo, brush with butter, repeat with 4 more layers.
2
Filling
Spoon a generous amount of squash filling along one edge of the layered phyllo, then roll tightly.
3
Cutting & Baking
Slice börek into individual pieces, arrange on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden.