Borek

Borek is a delightful Lebanese breakfast pastry filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and spices, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough. This dairy-free version is light yet satisfying, making it a perfect start to your day.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 4 sheets
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Spinach - 150 grams, chopped
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the spinach is wilted and any excess moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from heat and mix in the toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
6. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush again with oil.
7. Spoon a portion of the spinach mixture along one edge of the phyllo, leaving about 2 cm of space from the edge. Roll the phyllo over the filling to form a log shape, tucking in the edges as you roll to seal the filling inside.
8. Place the rolled borek seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
9. Brush the tops of the borek with the remaining olive oil.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and parsley.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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