Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint

Name: Turkish Butternut Squash Börek with Feta and Mint
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Butternut squash; Olive oil; Feta cheese; Mint leaves; Salt; Black pepper; Phyllo dough; Melted butter; Olive oil; Large egg; Milk

A flaky pastry delight filled with sweet and savory flavors

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

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Börek Filling

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

For the Phyllo Assembly

Phyllo dough

1 package (approximately 20 sheets)

Melted butter

1/2 cup

Olive oil

1/4 cup

For the Egg Wash

Large egg

Milk

2 tablespoons

Preparation

Roasting the Butternut Squash

Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss squash

Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Roast squash

Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Preparing the Filling

Cool squash

Allow roasted squash to cool slightly before transferring to a large mixing bowl.

Combine ingredients

Add crumbled feta and chopped mint, gently mix to combine.

Set aside

Set aside to cool completely.

Cooking Process

Börek Assembly

Lay out a sheet of phyllo, brush with butter, repeat with 4 more layers.

Filling

Spoon a generous amount of squash filling along one edge of the layered phyllo, then roll tightly.

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.

Plating & Serving