Spinach & Cheese Sigara Borek
Crispy phyllo cigars filled with spiced spinach and creamy cheese, finished golden and served warm with yogurt. A classic Turkish breakfast that tastes restaurant-quality in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted and any moisture evaporates, 3 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer spinach to a bowl. Cool 2 minutes, then mix in feta, ricotta, dill, mint, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter.
Step 5
Spoon 2 tbsp filling along the lower left edge. Fold the left corner over filling, then roll tightly like a cigar.
Step 6
Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling to make 8 boreks total.
Step 7
Wipe out the skillet. Heat 2 tbsp oil over medium until shimmering, 90 seconds.
Step 8
Working in batches, place boreks seam-side down in the skillet. Fry 2 minutes per side until deep golden.
Step 9
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm, optionally with Greek yogurt on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10-inch)
- cutting board
- bowl
- spoon
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