Borek with Spinach

Borek with Spinach is a delightful Lebanese pastry, filled with fresh spinach and herbs, wrapped in flaky dough. Perfect for brunch, these savory pastries are a delicious blend of textures and flavors, making them a favorite among many.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 6 sheets
• Fresh spinach - 200 grams, chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sumac - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, beaten (for egg wash)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach, salt, black pepper, and sumac, cooking until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. In a bowl, mix the cooled spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese.
6. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and repeat the process for three layers.
7. Cut the layered phyllo sheets into rectangles (approximately 10x15 cm).
8. Place a tablespoon of the spinach and feta filling on one end of each rectangle, then fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly to form a borek.
9. Place the borek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and K from spinach, which support eye health and bone health.
• Contains protein from feta cheese, contributing to muscle repair and growth.

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