Boreg

Boreg is a delicious and flaky Lebanese pastry filled with a savory mixture of cheese and herbs, perfect for a hearty breakfast. Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, it is a delightful start to your day.

Ingredients

• Filo pastry - 6 sheets
• Feta cheese - 150 grams, crumbled
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, ricotta, chopped parsley, chopped mint, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until combined.
3. Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Layer another sheet on top and brush it again with olive oil.
4. Place a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture at one end of the layered filo pastry. Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly into a log shape.
5. Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets and cheese filling, placing the rolled boregs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the tops of the boregs with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the cheese, aiding in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains herbs like parsley and mint, which are high in vitamins and antioxidants.

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