How to make Borek / Burek - Easy Recipe - FOOD FRIDAYS

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while homemade can save costs.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix together the spinach and crumbled feta cheese.

Add in the egg, black pepper, salt, and paprika, and mix until combined.

Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.

Spoon a portion of the filling along one edge of the dough.

Roll the dough tightly around the filling to form a log shape.

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

Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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

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