Rulo Börek with Spinach and Cheese

Name: Rulo Börek with Spinach and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 500 g of yufka dough (or phyllo dough); 250 g of beyaz peynir (or feta); 400 g of spinach (fresh); 1 onions (medium); 2 garlic cloves; 2 eggs; 50 ml of olive oil; 50 g of butter (melted); salt; pepper; sesame seeds (or nigella seeds)

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Börek is a cigar of phyllo dough filled with spinach and feta. 🇹🇷 It is very crispy and flaky. It is eaten hot.

Total time: 1 h 05
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.33

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

360kcal

Protein12 g14%
Carbs32 g37%
Fat19 g49%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even crispier böreks, brush a mixture of yogurt + egg + olive oil between the layers of dough 😋🥚🥄. It gives them an irresistible texture!

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 2-3 months after baking, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and foil.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max after baking in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The spinach-cheese filling can be prepared ahead and kept 2 days in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before eating.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat in the oven 10-15 min at 160°C or in the air fryer 5-8 min at 150°C to keep it crispy. The microwave softens the dough.

Variations

Serve with plain yogurt or Turkish tea.
Sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds.
Replace the beyaz peynir with feta.

Mistakes to avoid

Not draining the spinach: drain it well before mixing it with the cheese.
Rolling too loosely: roll firmly into a long log.
Forgetting the butter-oil mixture: brush every sheet.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a rulo börek?

Sauté onion, garlic and spinach, mix with crumbled cheese and egg, brush each sheet of yufka with butter and oil, roll up firmly, brush with egg and bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 180 °C.

Which dough should you use?

Yufka or phyllo dough, 500 g: lay out a sheet, brush it with a mixture of melted butter and oil, place the filling along one edge and roll into a long log.

How do you prepare the filling?

Sauté the onion and garlic, add the spinach, let it cook down, then drain. Mix the cooled spinach with the crumbled cheese, a beaten egg, parsley, salt and pepper.

What should you serve with börek?

Serve it hot with plain yogurt or Turkish tea. The rolls are very crisp and flaky, glazed with the second beaten egg and sprinkled with sesame seeds.