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Medium 1 hr 18 min~360 kcal 6/10
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Chard Borek with Corn Flour
This Zonguldak-style borek fills pastry with chard and cheese for a crisp tea-time bake.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 9 min📖 1 min readServes 6~268 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 41 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 9 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking41 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 4 pcs thin pastry sheets
- 250 g chard
- 150 g white cheese
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) cornmeal
- 1 pcs onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) yogurt
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the chard, separate the thick stems, and chop the leaves coarsely.
- 2
Fry the onion in oil for 5 minutes, add the chard, and wilt for 4 minutes.
9 min09:00 - 3
Make a pourable borek mixture with cornmeal, water, salt, and yogurt.
- 4
Layer the thin pastry sheets in a greased tray; distribute the chard filling with white cheese between them and drizzle the cornmeal yogurt mixture over the top.
- 5
Bake at 190°C for 32 minutes and do not cut before the top browns so the filling stays together.
32 min32:00 - 6
Rest the borek for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cooking off the chard liquid for 4 minutes keeps the borek base dry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with ayran and tomato slices.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~268
kcal calories
8
g protein
28
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 44%Fat 43%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
1.7g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
1201.3mg
Sodium
3.9g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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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FAQ
How many servings does Chard Borek with Corn Flour make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Chard Borek with Corn Flour take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 41 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 69 minutes in total.Is Chard Borek with Corn Flour difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chard Borek with Corn Flour have?
Approximately 268 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 28g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Chard Borek with Corn Flour contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Chard Borek with Corn Flour need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Chard Borek with Corn Flour filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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