Spinach and Feta Borek

Name: Spinach and Feta Borek
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 2 egg, beaten; 16 phyllo dough sheets, thawed; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp nigella seeds

Crispy layers of golden phyllo pastry filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, and creamy ricotta cheese.

60 minMediumServes 6310 cal/serving

Middle EasternAppetizerOvenVegetarianMediterraneanNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

10 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 egg, beaten
16 phyllo dough sheets, thawed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp nigella seeds

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking pan with 2 tbsp olive oil.
2

Mix 10 oz chopped fresh spinach, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, and 2 beaten egg together in a large bowl.
3

Layer half of the 16 thawed phyllo dough sheets into the baking pan, brushing each sheet with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter.
4

Spread the spinach mixture over the bottom layers, then layer the remaining phyllo on top, brushing with butter.
5

Brush the top pastry sheet with remaining butter, sprinkle with 1 tsp nigella seeds, and bake for 35 minutes until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Spinach and Feta Borek dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup feta cheese, crumbled, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Spinach and Feta 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 and Feta Borek keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Spinach and Feta 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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