Vegan Cheese and Spinach Borekas
Indulge in the flaky, savory perfection of Vegan Cheese and Spinach Borekas, an irresistible plant-based twist on a classic Mediterranean favorite! These golden pastries are made with buttery, crisp puff pastry stuffed with a rich and creamy filling of fresh spinach, vegan cream cheese, and grated vegan mozzarella, delicately seasoned with nutmeg, garlic, and sautéed onions. Topped with a touch of sesame seeds for added crunch, these borekas are baked to perfection, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that's dairy-free and full of flavor. Quick to prepare and ready in just under an hour, they’re perfect for parties, picnics, or a cozy plant-based treat. Try them warm for the ultimate comforting bite! Keywords: vegan borekas, spinach borekas, dairy-free pastries, Mediterranean appetizers, puff pastry recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets
- 300 grams Fresh spinach
- 200 grams Vegan cream cheese
- 100 grams Vegan mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions.
Wash and chop the spinach finely.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Mix in vegan cream cheese, grated vegan mozzarella, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the spinach mixture.
Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 8 equal squares.
Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square.
Fold the square into a triangle by bringing opposite corners together and sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
Brush the top of each boreka with plant-based milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Place the borekas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.4 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4848 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1016 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 632 mg | 13% | |
*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.
