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Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek
This deliciously crispy Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanaklı Peynirli Börek is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Turkish
Ingredients
- 3 pieces fresh yufka
For the Spinach and Feta Filling
- 30 g butter
- 1 medium onion (small diced)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber) (optional)
- 400 g spinach (washed and chopped)
- 300 g feta cheese
For the Sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg white
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
For the Top
- 1 egg yolk
- sesame seeds or nigella seeds
Instructions
Preparing the Spinach Filling
- Melt the butter in a large pan on medium heat and add the onions.
- Sauté the onions until slightly brown and add the freshly ground black pepper along with the flaked chili (optional).
- Sauté for a few seconds before adding the spinach.
- Cook the spinach for 5 minutes or until they lose most of its volume, remove it from the heat and let it cool down for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce while the spinach is cooling down.
- When the spinach is cooled down, add the feta cheese and nicely combine it together.
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Preparing the Sauce
- Place 2 eggs and 1 egg white in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the milk and vegetable oil, stir and set aside.
Building the Boreks
- Preheat the oven to 180° C (360° F).
- Place the yufka sheets on the kitchen top and cut them into 8 triangles. You should have 24 triangles altogether.
- Take one of the triangles and drizzle 1-1 ½ tablespoon of the sauce. Use a brush to spread it evenly.
- Cover the triangle with another piece of triangle pastry, and drizzle with more sauce.
- Put 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon of the spinach and feta filling on the large side of the triangle, leaving 2 centimeters on each side.
- Fold the outer corners over and start rolling the pastry tightly into a rectangular parcel. Set it aside and continue with the remaining yufka and filling.
- Line a baking tray with silicone paper and place the borek parcels ½ cm away from each other.
- Make an incision in the middle of the parcels using a sharp small knife, leaving 2 cm on both sides.
- Brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle on some sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
- Place the tray in the hot oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until they have turned golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- You can make the spinach and feta filling a day before and keep it refrigerated until you need it.
- If you don't have feta cheese or don't fancy it, you can also use halloumi, cheddar, or any of your favorite cheeses.
- Always check the seasoning before adding salt to your dishes especially if you are using feta cheese as an ingredient.
- The leftovers would keep for up to 5 days when refrigerated. Let the boreks cool down and wrap them in cling film or place them in an airtight container before refrigerating them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3313IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
Protein | 6g | 12% |
Fat | 13g | 20% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 3313IU | 66% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.