Description
A flaky and savory Turkish börek made with layers of crisp phyllo dough filled with spinach and cheese, baked until golden and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough, thawed if frozen
- Extra virgin olive oil, for greasing
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 8 ounces spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 7 ounces cheddar or Turkish taze kaşar, grated
- 7 ounces feta cheese or beyaz peynir, drained and crumbled
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup sparkling water
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease an 8 x 12-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Massage until wilted and reduced in volume.
- Add beaten egg and cheeses to the spinach mixture and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, olive oil, sparkling water, salt, and pepper.
- Cut phyllo sheets to fit the baking dish and keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Layer two sheets of phyllo in the dish, brush with egg mixture, then continue layering and brushing every two sheets until half are used.
- Spread the spinach-cheese filling evenly over the base. Continue layering remaining phyllo sheets, brushing with egg mixture every two layers. Finish with a final sheet, pour remaining mixture over, and tuck edges.
- Slice into 12 rectangles, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle sesame seeds. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep phyllo covered to prevent drying out.
- You can substitute ricotta for feta for a milder flavor.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
