SnackAppetizerSide Dish

Spinach and Feta Burekas

Name: Spinach and Feta Burekas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: israeli, mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pcs puff pastry thawed; 200 g fresh spinach chopped; 150 g feta cheese crumbled; 1 pcs egg; 0.5 pcs onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 pcs egg yolk beaten; 1 tbsp sesame seed

Flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach and feta cheese, these burekas are a delightful and satisfying snack. They are perfect for a light meal, appetizer, or a grab-and-go treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 619 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, and sesame. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 pcspuff pastry, thawed

filling

200 gfresh spinach, chopped
150 gfeta cheese, crumbled
1 pcsegg
0.5 pcsonion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

topping

1 pcsegg yolk, beaten
1 tbspsesame seed

Equipment

fork · large pan · baking sheet · mixing bowl · parchment paper

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 5 min
2
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
About 5 min
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
4
Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts, stirring occasionally.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and squeeze out all excess water before adding to the pan.
5
Remove the spinach mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
About 5 min
6
In a medium bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture, feta cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
About 2 min
7
Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 8 equal squares.
About 2 min
8
Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta filling onto one half of each pastry square.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Don't overfill, or it will be difficult to seal.
9
Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
About 3 min
10
Arrange the burekas on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
About 2 min
11
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Per serving

Nutrition

50%Score

Calories: 618.5kcal
Protein: 15.1g
Carbs: 40.8g
Fat: 43.7g
Fibre: 3.4g
Sugar: 4.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover burekas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.