Description
Spinach and feta bourekas are savory Middle Eastern pastries made with flaky puff pastry and a delicious spinach-cheese filling. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (divided: half for filling, half for egg wash)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, feta, half of the beaten egg, pepper, and parsley if using. Mix well.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares or rectangles.
- Spoon a small amount of the filling onto one side of each square, leaving space at the edges.
- Fold over into a triangle or rectangle and press edges to seal with a fork.
- Transfer to the baking sheet and brush tops with remaining egg.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the spinach is well drained to avoid soggy pastry.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- You can make these ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boureka
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg