Börek (Vegan)

Vegan Börek is a delightful Turkish pastry filled with savory vegetables and herbs, wrapped in flaky layers of dough. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this dish is both comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Yufka (or phyllo dough) - 4 sheets
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Spinach - 150 grams, chopped
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the chopped mushrooms and spinach to the pan, cooking until the spinach wilts and the mushrooms release their moisture (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Stir in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, dill, and parsley. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Lay one sheet of yufka (or phyllo dough) on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Place a second sheet on top and brush again.
6. Spoon a portion of the filling along one edge of the dough, then fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a cylinder.
7. Place the rolled börek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with olive oil.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining sheets and filling.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from spinach and mushrooms.
• Provides plant-based protein and healthy fats from olive oil.

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