Dairy-Free Cheese and Spinach Bourekas

Golden, flaky, and packed with flavor, these Dairy-Free Cheese and Spinach Bourekas are a delightful twist on a classic Mediterranean favorite. Made with crisp dairy-free puff pastry and a rich filling of sautéed spinach, dairy-free feta, and cream cheese, these pastries are seasoned with a pinch of nutmeg and black pepper for a subtle depth of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, they’re brushed with almond milk for a golden finish and topped with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. Quick and easy to prepare, these vegan-friendly bourekas are the ideal choice for anyone looking for a satisfying, plant-based take on a traditional treat. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing bite that’s brimming with savory goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 sheets dairy-free puff pastry sheets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 250 grams fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 150 grams dairy-free feta cheese
• 100 grams dairy-free cream cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach, dairy-free feta cheese, dairy-free cream cheese, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Roll out the dairy-free puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 8 even squares, making a total of 16 squares.

Step 6

Place about 1 tablespoon of the spinach filling onto the center of each pastry square.

Step 7

Fold each square into a triangle by bringing one corner over to the opposite corner. Press edges together with a fork to seal.

Step 8

Place the bourekas on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with unsweetened almond milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffy.

Step 10

Allow bourekas to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(662.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1320.1

Total Fat 107.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4103.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 11.0IU	0%
Calcium 465.6mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1599.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.2%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 19.4%