Spinach Borek

Name: Spinach Borek
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 16 phyllo dough sheets, thawed; 1 tsp nigella seeds

Crispy layers of phyllo pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, onion, and tangy feta cheese. Baked until golden and topped with black nigella seeds.

60 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
16 phyllo dough sheets, thawed
1 tsp nigella seeds

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 diced yellow onion until translucent.
2

Add 1 lb chopped fresh spinach and cook for 3 minutes until wilted, then remove from heat.
3

Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and fold in 1 cup crumbled feta cheese.
4

Whisk 2 beaten eggs and 1/2 cup milk together in a separate bowl.
5

Layer half of the 16 thawed phyllo dough sheets in a baking pan, brushing each sheet with the egg mixture.
6

Spread spinach filling evenly over the top, cover with remaining 16 thawed phyllo dough sheets, brush with egg mixture, and sprinkle with 1 tsp nigella seeds.
7

Bake at 375F for 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

Questions

Can I make Spinach Borek dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled, 1/2 cup milk. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spinach Borek gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 16 phyllo dough sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Spinach Borek keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Spinach Borek?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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