Crispy Spinach & Feta Borek
Buttery phyllo wrapped around seasoned spinach and crumbly feta, pan-fried until golden and shatteringly crisp. Turkish comfort food that feels fancy but takes 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 6 sheets phyllo dough sheets
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium. Add minced onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add spinach and stir constantly until wilted and any moisture evaporates, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
Fold feta and fresh dill into the spinach mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool 2 minutes.
- 4
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter. Spoon 2 tbsp spinach mixture along one short edge.
- 5
Roll the phyllo tightly around the filling into a log. Repeat with remaining sheets and filling to make 6 boreks.
- 6
Heat remaining 3 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium-high. Fry boreks 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10–12 inch)
- cutting board
- spoon
- pastry brush
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
CookSnap is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
