Traditional Turkish Börek

Börek has been a beloved pastry throughout the Ottoman Empire for centuries, becoming a staple of Turkish cuisine.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Thin, flaky layers of phyllo pastry create its signature crisp texture.
A savory filling of cheese and herbs adds rich flavor without heaviness.
Served warm for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack, börek remains one of Turkey’s most cherished comfort foods.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Traditional Turkish Börek

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Traditional Turkish börek with flaky phyllo pastry, spinach, feta, ricotta, and fresh herbs. A classic Turkish savory pastry perfect for breakfast, lunch, or appetizers.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Turkish

Calories: 1490

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 12 sheets phyllo dough thawed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• For the Filling
• 2 cups feta cheese crumbled
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (optional)
• 2 green onions finely sliced
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon nigella seeds optional

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the feta, ricotta, spinach, parsley, dill, green onions, egg, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and lightly brush it with olive oil or melted butter.
4. Repeat with five more phyllo sheets, brushing each layer.
5. Spread the cheese and spinach filling evenly over the layered pastry.
6. Cover with the remaining six sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with oil or butter as you layer.
7. Tuck the edges neatly into the baking dish.
8. Brush the top with the remaining oil or butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds.
9. Score the top into serving portions using a sharp knife.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1490kcalCarbohydrates: 227gProtein: 40gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 2564mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1323IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 15mg

Notes

• Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent it from drying out.
• Nigella seeds add an authentic Turkish flavor but are optional.
• Börek can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
• Serve with Turkish tea, plain yogurt, or a fresh cucumber and tomato salad.

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