Spinach Borek

10 mins
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the spinach by squeezing out all the water using a cheesecloth.
  2. 2Prepare the spinach by squeezing out all the water using a cheesecloth.
  3. 3Prepare the spinach by squeezing out all the water using a cheesecloth.
  4. 4In a bowl, combine feta, mozzarella, cream cheese and chopped parsley.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine feta, mozzarella, cream cheese and chopped parsley.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine feta, mozzarella, cream cheese and chopped parsley.
  7. 7Add the prepared spinach to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  8. 8Add the prepared spinach to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  9. 9Add the prepared spinach to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  10. 10Prepare the baking sheet by brushing it with melted butter.
  11. 11Prepare the baking sheet by brushing it with melted butter.
  12. 12Prepare the baking sheet by brushing it with melted butter.
  13. 13Layer the phyllo dough sheets on the prepared baking sheet.
  14. 14Layer the phyllo dough sheets on the prepared baking sheet.
  15. 15Layer the phyllo dough sheets on the prepared baking sheet.
  16. 16Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  17. 17Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  18. 18Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  19. 19Layer more phyllo dough sheets on top of the filling, scrunching some to create airiness.
  20. 20Layer more phyllo dough sheets on top of the filling, scrunching some to create airiness.
  21. 21Layer more phyllo dough sheets on top of the filling, scrunching some to create airiness.
  22. 22Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
  23. 23Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
  24. 24Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
  25. 25Sprinkle nigella seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
  26. 26Sprinkle nigella seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
  27. 27Sprinkle nigella seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
  28. 28Cut the borek into squares before baking.
  29. 29Cut the borek into squares before baking.
  30. 30Cut the borek into squares before baking.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 10 oz frozen spinach
  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • 8 oz feta cheese
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon nigella seeds
  • 1 tablespoon nigella seeds
  • 1 tablespoon nigella seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

baking sheetknifebowlcheeseclothforkspoonpastry brush