Turkish Borek recipe with spinach & feta cheese very crispy pastry

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can reduce cost.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chopped mushrooms

💰Cheaper: lentils

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, and lentils are budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Sauté spinach in butter until wilted.

In a bowl, mix feta cheese, salt, red chili flakes, paprika powder, curry garlic powder, and egg until combined.

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.

Place another sheet on top and brush again with butter.

Spread a portion of the spinach and feta mixture along one edge of the phyllo.

Roll the phyllo tightly around the filling to form a log.

Place the rolled borek on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the top with melted butter for a golden finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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