Borek, Boreq, Borekas with Homemade Dough and Filling

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought puff pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while puff pastry is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wash and chop the spinach finely.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, combine feta cheese, ricotta cheese, black pepper, salt, parsley, egg, lemon juice, and nutmeg.

Mix the cooled spinach mixture into the cheese mixture until well combined.

Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil.

Place another sheet on top and repeat the oiling process.

Spoon some of the filling along one edge of the pastry, then fold the sides over and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Place the rolled borrecas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with olive oil and score lightly with a knife for decoration.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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