Borek (spinach And Feta Filo Triangles)

Borek is a popular savory pastry in Caspian cuisine, typically filled with a delicious combination of spinach and feta cheese. These filo triangles are crispy, flaky, and bursting with flavor, making them a perfect appetizer or snack.

Vegetarian Appetizer Caspian Savory Pastry Crispy
Borek (spinach And Feta Filo Triangles)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of filo pastry sheets
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup of melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with the crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Unroll the filo pastry sheets and cut them into long strips, about 3 inches wide.
  6. Brush a strip of filo pastry with melted butter. Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta mixture at one end of the strip. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding to the end of the strip. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
  7. Place the assembled filo triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with more melted butter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the triangles are golden and crispy.
  9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
7g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Skillet Brush for butter

Serving suggestions

Serve the borek triangles with a side of tzatziki or yogurt sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top of the triangles before baking for extra flavor and texture.

Cost

$10