Name: Cheese & Spinach Swirls | Spinach and Cheese Börek
Prep time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Onion (chopped); 15.8 oz 450g Baby spinach; 250 g 8.8oz Ricotta; 250 g 8.8oz Feta cheese; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 package (1Kg Puff pastry, thawed); 1 Eggs for brushing; Sesame seeds taste; Nigella seeds to taste; Fresh salad; Hard-boiled egg; Olives; Pickles

4 from 14 votes

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Börek (also known as burek) is a savory Turkish dish that is also very popular in Balkan countries and in the middle east. This spinach and cheese borek have a flaky crust and rich vegetarian filling. These cheese and spinach swirls are made of puff pastry and they are super easy to make. They are perfect for family dinner, for holidays or for any occasion.

A wooden table displays two spiral-shaped pastries sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds, one on each of two separate wooden boards. The boards also hold halved boiled eggs. A bowl with a chopped salad and another bowl with green olives complete the setting.

Cheese & Spinach Swirls | Spinach and Cheese Börek

4 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 1 30

WORK TIME 30

DIFFICULTY Medium

Cuisine Middle eastern

Servings yields

Ingredients

For the filling:

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Onion chopped
15.8 oz 450g Baby spinach
250 g 8.8oz Ricotta
250 g 8.8oz Feta cheese
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg

For the pastry:

1 package 1Kg Puff pastry, thawed

For topping:

1 Eggs for brushing
Sesame seeds taste
Nigella seeds to taste

For serving:

Fresh salad
Hard-boiled egg
Olives
Pickles

Instructions

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DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2. Make the filling: in a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until golden, add spinach and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the spinach is wilted. Drain excess liquids and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Crumble the feta cheese and ricotta cheese into the bowl, then add the spices. Mix until well combined and set aside.
4. On a clean and lightly floured surface roll out the puff pastry, cut the sheets into length 10cm width strips. Fill the strips with the filling, then fold the dough over the filling, seal the edges and make swirl.
5. Brush the swirls with beaten eggs and sprinkle some sesame seeds and nigella seeds.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Frequently asked questions:
WHAT IS BOREK/BUREK?
Börek (also known as burek) is a savory Turkish dish that is also very popular in Balkan countries and in the middle east. Turkish Börek comes in different sizes and shapes, can be filled with vegetarian filling, such as spinach and cheese or meat filling. Burek can be made with phyllo dough or puff pastry. Both versions are delicious.
CAN WE MAKE SPINACH AND CHEESE SWIRLS AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, you can prepare the filling, then roll out the dough, cut into strips, fill, make a swirl. Then, when they are ready to bake, place them in the fridge for up to one day. When you want to bake them, preheat the oven and bake according to recipe directions.
HOW TO STORE SPINCH AND CHEESE BOREK?
Store the swirls in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can serve them cold or reheat them in the oven.