Spinach Borek

10m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the spinach by squeezing out all the water using a cheesecloth.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine feta, mozzarella, cream cheese and chopped parsley.
  3. 3Add the prepared spinach to the cheese mixture and mix well.
  4. 4Prepare the baking sheet by brushing it with melted butter.
  5. 5Layer the phyllo dough sheets on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6Spread the spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
  7. 7Layer more phyllo dough sheets on top of the filling, scrunching some to create airiness.
  8. 8Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
  9. 9Sprinkle nigella seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
  10. 10Cut the borek into squares before baking.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

baking sheetknifebowlcheeseclothforkspoonpastry brush