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SPINACH AND FETA BOREK

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One of the most irresistible vegetarian boreks is Spinach and Feta Borek. Crispy, crunchy, and spicy filled, this Turkish borek with cheese and spinach tastes amazing!

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Delicious savory pastries are layered with buttery phyllo, salty feta, mozzarella cheese, and fresh spinach baked to perfection and sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds. It makes the perfect breakfast or dinner!

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First, add hot water to a large pot, add spinach, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Then, strain the cooked spinach and squeeze the excess water, and set them aside. Now, in a bowl, mix feta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked spinach, nigella Seeds, and salt.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE SPINACH AND FETA BOREK First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Second, place two layers of phyllo sheets on a flat surface. Brush it generously with the milk mixture.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE SPINACH AND FETA BOREK Now, add about a half cup of cheese filling to the phyllo sheet, leaving 2-inch behind. Fold the edges over the filling and roll it into a log. Then, carefully roll from the edges inward to form a spiral shape.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE SPINACH AND FETA BOREK After that, place the spiral in the prepared baking dish. Also, form another log and attach it to the end of the first spiral. Keep repeating until you have a big spiral formed.

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 Next, pour the rest of the milk mixture on the Borek, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and nigella seeds.

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bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes or until the Borek is golden brown and crispy. Broil if needed.