Gluten-Free Cheese and Spinach Borekas
Delightfully flaky and bursting with flavor, these Gluten-Free Cheese and Spinach Borekas offer a modern twist on a classic Middle Eastern pastry, making them perfect for gluten-free eaters and food lovers alike. Crafted with buttery gluten-free puff pastry, the filling combines creamy feta and ricotta cheeses with vibrantly wilted spinach, enhanced by a touch of nutmeg and pepper for a subtle savory warmth. These golden-brown pastries, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with crunchy sesame seeds, bake to perfection in under 30 minutes, achieving a crisp exterior and a molten, cheesy center. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or party treat, this recipe celebrates bold flavors and gluten-free decadence, all while remaining easy to prepare and delightful to share.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Gluten-free puff pastry
- 150 grams Fresh spinach leaves
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Ricotta cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese and combine it with the ricotta cheese.
Beat one egg and add it to the cheese mixture, reserving the second egg for egg wash.
Once the spinach is cool, chop it finely and mix it into the cheese mixture.
Add nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to the mixture, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the gluten-free puff pastry to about 0.5 cm thickness.
Cut the pastry into 12 cm squares.
Place about a tablespoon of the filling mixture in the center of each square.
Fold the squares into triangles by bringing two opposite corners together, sealing the edges by pressing with your fingers.
Beat the remaining egg for the egg wash and brush over the tops of the Borekas.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each pastry.
Transfer the Borekas to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.9 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 4761 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.0 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1472 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*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.
