High Protein Cheese and Spinach Borekas
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible High Protein Cheese and Spinach Borekas, a savory twist on the classic Mediterranean pastry. Featuring a nutrient-packed filling of ricotta, feta, protein-rich chickpeas, and vibrant spinach, these crisp, golden triangles deliver both flavor and nourishment in every bite. Enhanced with fresh parsley, dill, and a touch of garlic, the filling is wrapped in delicate layers of phyllo dough, brushed with olive oil, and sprinkled with crunchy sesame seeds for a perfect finish. Ready in just under an hour, these borekas are ideal as a party appetizer, hearty snack, or light vegetarian meal. With their high-protein content and flaky goodness, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo Dough
- 300 grams Frozen Spinach
- 200 grams Ricotta Cheese
- 100 grams Feta Cheese
- 200 grams Canned Chickpeas
- 2 large Eggs
- 20 grams Fresh Parsley
- 10 grams Fresh Dill
- 2 large Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 50 milliliters Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Thaw and drain the frozen spinach thoroughly to remove excess water.
In a large bowl, mash the canned chickpeas using a fork or a potato masher until they form a coarse paste.
Add the ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese, and drained spinach to the chickpeas. Mix well until combined.
Finely chop the parsley and dill. Mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the spinach and cheese mixture.
Add the eggs to the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
On a clean surface, lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it lightly with olive oil.
Place another sheet on top and brush again with olive oil.
Cut the layered phyllo into strips approximately 3 inches wide.
Place a generous tablespoon of the filling mixture at one end of each strip.
Fold the dough diagonally over the filling to form a triangle, then fold over again in the opposite direction, repeating until the end of the strip.
Place each triangle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these high protein cheese and spinach borekas warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.8 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 5809 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1818 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2914 mg | 62% | |
*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.
