Spinach and Feta Bourekas

Spinach and Feta Bourekas are delicious, flaky pastry pockets filled with a savory mixture of sautéed spinach and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch, these bourekas are both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Frozen puff pastry - 1 sheet (250g)
• Fresh spinach - 200g, chopped
• Feta cheese - 100g, crumbled
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Egg - 1, beaten (for egg wash)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (optional, for topping)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach is wilted and any excess moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
5. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
6. Place a generous tablespoon of the spinach and feta mixture in the center of each pastry square.
7. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal, using a fork to crimp them if desired.
8. Brush the tops of the bourekas with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
9. Place the bourekas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and K from spinach, promoting eye health and bone strength.
• Feta cheese provides a good source of calcium and protein.

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