Cheese and Spinach Börek Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g phyllo pastry (yufka)
• 250g feta cheese (crumbled)
• 200g spinach (chopped and lightly cooked)
• 1 medium onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
• Sesame or nigella seeds (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan, add the diced onion, and sauté until translucent.
   • Add the chopped spinach, cook until wilted, and remove from heat.
   • In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach, feta cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, and melted butter or vegetable oil until smooth.

3. Assemble the Börek:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Grease a baking dish with a little oil or butter.
   • Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry in the dish, letting the edges hang over. Brush it with the prepared sauce.
   • Layer another sheet of pastry and repeat brushing with the sauce.
   • Spread an even layer of the spinach and cheese mixture.
   • Continue layering phyllo sheets with sauce, adding filling after every 2–3 layers, until all the filling is used.
   • Fold the overhanging edges over the top, brush with sauce, and sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds if desired.

4. Bake the Börek:

   • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve:

   • Let the börek cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious homemade börek!