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Turkish Spinach and Feta Pastries
These Turkish Spinach and Feta Pastries, known as Börek, are a healthier twist on a classic, using whole wheat phyllo dough and extra virgin olive oil to maintain the authentic Mediterranean flavors while enhancing the nutritional profile. Perfect as a nutritious appetizer, they’re packed with the goodness of leafy greens and calcium-rich dairy.
45 min4 servingsmediterraneanappetizer
vegetarian
pescetarian
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories345
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g24%
Saturated Fat 8g38%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 677mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 268mg21%
Iron 3.3mg18%
Potassium 703mg15%
Vitamin A 212mcg24%
Vitamin C 0.24mg
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg
Vitamin K 1.3mcg1%
Magnesium 101mg24%
Zinc 2mg18%
Folate 44mcg11%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 200 grams wheat phyllo dough
- 400 grams spinach
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dill
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly oil a baking tray.
- 2Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop roughly. Sauté with finely chopped onion in a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil until the spinach is wilted and the onion is translucent.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the sautéed spinach and onion mixture with crumbled feta cheese, beaten egg, nutmeg, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh dill.
- 4Carefully lay out a sheet of whole wheat phyllo dough on a clean surface. Brush lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Place about a quarter of the spinach and feta mixture along one edge.
- 5Roll the dough tightly around the filling, folding in the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 6Place the rolls on the prepared baking tray. Brush the tops with a little more olive oil.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and crispy.
- 8Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- 9Serve warm as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter.
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