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Lumina Cavarman
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Cheese and Spinach Borek
For those who don't know... The hardest part about making Borek is waiting for it to cool down 😜 There's nothing like hot Borek straight from the oven with a cheese and spinach filling, and I don't think anyone would disagree. Let's get started! And don't forget - like if you loved it and follow for more 💛
#Borek
#Pastry
#Cheese
#Spinach
#Vegetarian
#Snack
#Baking
Golden brown boreks on a tray
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
50m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Israeli
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
20g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
A borek cut open, revealing the cheese and spinach filling
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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A plate with a few boreks, ready to eat
Instructions
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- In a bowl, lightly whisk the egg. Add the crumbled mild Bulgarian cheese, grated mozzarella, washed and coarsely chopped spinach leaves, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and semolina. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a bowl, lightly whisk the egg. Add the crumbled mild Bulgarian cheese, grated mozzarella, washed and coarsely chopped spinach leaves, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and semolina. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. - Unroll the thawed phyllo pastry. Take a sheet, place a portion of the filling along one edge, and carefully roll it tightly into a desired shape (e.g., cigar, snail, or triangular). Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.10m
Preview10mPreviewUnroll the thawed phyllo pastry. Take a sheet, place a portion of the filling along one edge, and carefully roll it tightly into a desired shape (e.g., cigar, snail, or triangular). Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling. - Arrange the shaped boreks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg yolk using a pastry brush. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.25m
Preview25mPreviewArrange the shaped boreks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg yolk using a pastry brush. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. - Remove the boreks from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool down!5m
Preview5mPreviewRemove the boreks from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool down!
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