This Kars-style borek layers lor cheese and spinach into a crisp, sturdy village-style pastry.
20 min prep 24 min cook
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Wash and chop the spinach, then drain off the excess water.
Saute the spinach in a pan for 6 minutes so it releases and absorbs its moisture.
Cool the spinach for 5 minutes so it does not water down when the curd cheese is added.
Mix the filling with the curd cheese and spice.
Fold the pastry sheets with the filling and place them on the tray.
Bake the spinach tandir pastry in a 190°C oven for 24 minutes.
💡 Tip: Squeezing the spinach dry prevents steam from building up inside the pastry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice and serve warm with tea and tomato slices.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~274
kcal calories
9
g protein
29
g carbs
13
g fat
1.2g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
279.7mg
Sodium
3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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