Gluten-Free Cheese and Spinach Bourekas
Delight in the irresistible flavors of Gluten-Free Cheese and Spinach Bourekas, a flaky, savory pastry perfect for those seeking a gluten-free option without compromising taste. Made with gluten-free puff pastry dough, these golden triangles are filled with a luscious mixture of fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and tangy feta cheese, seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper for a balanced bite. Topped with sesame seeds and brushed with egg wash for a gorgeous finish, these bourekas bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or brunch dish, this recipe combines culinary simplicity with gourmet appeal, ensuring crowd-pleasing results every time. Easy to prepare and utterly indulgent, these pastries are a testament to how delicious gluten-free cooking can be.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package Gluten-free puff pastry dough
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach leaves to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the spinach from the pan and allow it to cool slightly. Once cool, squeeze out excess water and finely chop the spinach.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Unroll the gluten-free puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 8 equal squares.
Place a tablespoon of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Fold the pastry squares into triangles by bringing one corner over to the opposite corner, and press the edges tightly with a fork to seal.
Place the bourekas on the prepared baking sheet, and brush the tops with beaten egg for an egg wash.
Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the tops of the bourekas.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bourekas are golden brown and the pastry is puffed.
Allow the bourekas to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.8 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.6 g | 493% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 5514 mg | 240% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.2 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 89.7 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1844 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*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.
