Spinach Borek -flaky Spinach Pie Recipe

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Spinach Borek -flaky Spinach Pie
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Directions:

  1. Thaw phyllos according to the instructions on the package.
  2. -Put fresh spinach in a bowl. Sprinkle a little bit of salt. Rub spinach leaves with your fingers until wilted. Drain excessive water. (If you're using frozen spinach, let it thaw first. Squeeze to drain excessive water. Sprinkle salt and rub spinach leaves with your fingers. Drain excessive water once again)
  3. -Add feta, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to spinach ,sauted onion and mix well.
  4. -In another bowl beat the eggs and add milk and olive oil. Mix well.
  5. -Grease an 8 X 11.5 pan (or in a pan that's approximately the same size with phyllo sheets)
  6. -Layer half of phyllo dough sheets in the pan by brushing every single layer generously with the egg+milk+oil mixture.(if u make borek dough yourself ..u dont need this mixture )
  7. -On the 10th phyllo sprinkle spinach mix.
  8. -Cut the 1 tbsp butter in to small pieces and sprinkle on spinach.
  9. -Keep layering the rest of phyllos by brushing each layer with the mixture.
  10. -After putting down the last phyllo, pour whatever is left from the egg+milk+oil mixture on top.
  11. -Sprinkle the pie with black (nigella) seeds or sessame seeds or neither.
  12. -Bake in a preheated oven at 390F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. -Wait for 10-15 minutes and then cut into square pieces.
  14. If u wanna make at home,
  15. Borek dough:To make the dough:
  16. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar add yogurt flour salt
  17. Ps:its nt form yet u can add 1 cup flour extra
  18. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough and then cover it with a dry cloth. Let it raise until double in size.
  19. When its doubled size cut to dough 2 pieces and roll the dough
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 800.29 Kcal (3351 kJ)
Calories from fat 298.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.14g 51%
Cholesterol 54.06mg 18%
Sodium 2820.4mg 118%
Potassium 522.21mg 11%
Total Carbs 106.71g 36%
Sugars 4.01g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11.65g 47%
Protein 20.87g 42%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 425.5mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.99 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.57g 51%
Cholesterol 15.6mg 18%
Sodium 814.07mg 118%
Potassium 150.73mg 11%
Total Carbs 30.8g 36%
Sugars 1.16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 47%
Protein 6.02g 42%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 2.2mg 42%
Calcium 122.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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