Boreks Turkish Appetizers
Delight in the irresistible flavors of Boreks, traditional Turkish appetizers that combine flaky phyllo pastry with a creamy, savory filling. This recipe features a delectable blend of feta cheese, ricotta, fresh spinach, and parsley, all wrapped in crispy golden triangles brushed with a buttery olive oil glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. The filling is seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, enhancing the vibrant flavors of the fresh herbs and greens. Perfectly baked in just 25 minutes, these hearty yet delicate pastries make an ideal crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or party finger food. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a taste of Turkey’s culinary heritage that’s both easy to prepare and utterly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Phyllo pastry sheets
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Ricotta cheese
- 200 grams Fresh spinach
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the fresh spinach, then chop it into small pieces. Finely chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, parsley, and 1 egg. Season with salt and black pepper, and mix thoroughly to create the filling.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave, then mix it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place a sheet of phyllo pastry on a flat surface. Brush lightly with the butter-olive oil mixture. Add another sheet on top and brush again.
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into 3 equal strips lengthwise to create long rectangles.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese and spinach filling at one end of each strip. Fold the corner of the pastry over the filling to form a triangle. Continue folding the strip, maintaining the triangular shape, until you reach the end of the strip. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
Arrange the folded triangles onto the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush the tops with the remaining butter-olive oil mixture.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the triangles for added texture and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and crispy.
Allow the böreks to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.6 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.6 g | 423% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 6685 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1670 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 517 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
