Börek with Feta

Börek with Feta is a delightful Turkish pastry filled with creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs, wrapped in flaky layers of dough. Perfect as a snack or a light meal, this dish combines crispy texture with savory flavors.

Ingredients

• Yufka (or phyllo dough) - 4 sheets
• Feta cheese - 150 grams, crumbled
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, ricotta, chopped parsley, chopped dill, beaten egg, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Lay one sheet of yufka on a clean surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush it with olive oil again.
4. Spoon a portion of the cheese mixture along the long edge of the dough, leaving about 2 cm border. Roll the dough tightly over the filling to form a log.
5. Place the rolled börek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process with the remaining sheets and filling, placing them on the baking sheet.
6. Brush the tops of the börek with olive oil and score the tops lightly with a knife for decoration.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium from feta and ricotta, supporting bone health.
• Contains fresh herbs that provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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