Vegan Borek

Delight in the crispy, golden layers of this Vegan Borek, a plant-based twist on the beloved Turkish classic. Perfectly flaky filo pastry encases a savory filling of spinach, extra-firm tofu, and aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, creating a vegan pie that's as wholesome as it is indulgent. Enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth of flavor, a hint of nutmeg for warmth, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness, this recipe captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, these delightful vegan pastries make an impressive appetizer, snack, or light meal. Serve warm or at room temperature, paired with a zesty side of lemon wedges for a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect for entertaining or a simple weeknight treat, this easy Vegan Borek is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 sheets Filo pastry sheets
• 200 grams Extra firm tofu
• 250 grams Fresh spinach
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Dill
• 2 tablespoons Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with a little olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Crumble the tofu into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu starts to brown slightly.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. This should take 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the nutritional yeast, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg into the spinach and tofu mixture. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 7

Take one sheet of filo pastry and brush it lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top and brush it with more olive oil.

Step 8

Cut the filo sheets into three strips lengthwise.

Step 9

Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling at the bottom end of each strip. Fold up one corner to form a triangle, then continue folding in triangle shapes (like folding a flag) until you have a neat triangular parcel.

Step 10

Place the boreks on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets and filling.

Step 11

Brush the tops of the boreks with more olive oil to ensure they bake to a golden brown.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.

Step 13

Let cool slightly before serving these delightful vegan boreks. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature with a side of lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(843.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179.2

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2966.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 55.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1694.9mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 1155.1mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 34.6%