Borek Turkish Pasties
Borek is a popular dish in Turkish cuisine and is often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack. It is known for its flaky pastry and delicious filling, which can vary from cheese and spinach to ground meat or potatoes.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Borek Turkish Pasties
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the spinach, eggs, olive oil, milk, salt, and black pepper.
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Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a flat surface and brush it with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have 3 layers.
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Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo pastry.
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Roll the pastry tightly from one end to the other to form a log.
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Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining phyllo pastry and cheese mixture.
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Cut each log into 3 equal-sized pieces.
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Place the pasties on a baking sheet and brush the tops with olive oil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Allow the pasties to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
