Spinach Pastries (Borek) Recipe

Name: Spinach Pastries (Borek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/4 cups); 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 4 Tbs. pine nuts (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, melted; 12 sheets phyllo dough; 2 Tbs. sesame seeds

Servings: persons

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["In medium bowl, mix spinach, cheese, egg, lemon juice, nutmeg and pine nuts if desired.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Brush baking sheet with a little melted butter.", "Unroll dough and place on the work surface, keeping stack intact.", "With longest edge parallel to work surface, brush top sheet of pastry with melted butter.", "Spread 1/3 cup filling in a thin strip evenly along bottom edge.", "Using whole stack to help you, flip 2 sheets of dough over to enclose the filling and quickly continue to roll up to form a long ""snake"".", "Move this to one side and cover the remaining stack of dough with damp cloth.", "Quickly coil ""snake"" around itself to form a compact circle.", "Transfer to baking sheet.", "Repeat with remaining pastry and filling, placing coils on baking sheet as close as possible.", "(This will prevent them from spreading too much during cooking.)", "Brush coils with remaining butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.", "Bake until golden, about 30 minutes.", "Allow to cool on baking sheet before removing to serving platter.", "Cut each pastry into 4 wedges.", "Serve warm or at room temperature."]

1449

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 5 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/4 cups), 1 large egg, beaten, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spinach Pastries (Borek) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach Pastries (Borek)

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Variations & substitutions

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