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