Savory Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
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.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté onion
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3
Cook garlic and spinach
Stir in garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated.
- 4
Combine with feta
Remove from heat and add crumbled feta, seasoning with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Börek
- 1
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Grease baking dish
Grease a rectangular baking dish with olive oil.
- 3
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.
Tip: 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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Add remaining filling and finish
Repeat with the remaining filling and filo sheets. Finish with a generous brush of butter on the top layer.
Tip: Allow the börek to rest at least 10 minutes before cutting to help set the filling.
How to Make Savory Turkish Börek with Spinach and Feta
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Bake börek
Place the börek in the oven and bake until golden brown and crispy, approximately 40-50 minutes.
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