Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a savory blend of spinach and feta cheese, baked to perfection and topped with sesame seeds. A classic Middle Eastern snack that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups cooked spinach, drained and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spinach, crumbled feta, garlic, beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
- Unfold puff pastry sheets and cut into 3×3 inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square and fold into a triangle or rectangle.
- Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy pastry.
- Refrigerate assembled pastries for 10 minutes before baking to help retain shape.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based puff pastry, vegan feta, and a flax egg.
- Freeze unbaked bourekas and bake directly from frozen when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boureka
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: spinach and feta bourekas, puff pastry, savory pastry, vegetarian snack, baked pastry