Vegan Cheese and Spinach Borekas

Delight your taste buds with these flaky, golden-brown Vegan Cheese and Spinach Borekas—a plant-based twist on a classic Middle Eastern pastry. Perfect for appetizers, snacks, or party platters, these borekas are filled with a creamy blend of vegan cream cheese, melty vegan mozzarella, and fresh, sautéed spinach infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and a touch of nutmeg for warmth. Enveloped in crispy puff pastry and topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, these borekas are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Easy to prepare in under an hour, they're a crowd-pleasing vegan treat that's both indulgent and satisfying. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets
• 300 grams Fresh spinach
• 200 grams Vegan cream cheese
• 100 grams Vegan mozzarella cheese
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Plant-based milk
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions.

Step 3

Wash and chop the spinach finely.

Step 4

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 7

Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Step 8

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then transfer to a mixing bowl.

Step 10

Mix in vegan cream cheese, grated vegan mozzarella, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the spinach mixture.

Step 11

Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 8 equal squares.

Step 12

Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square.

Step 13

Fold the square into a triangle by bringing opposite corners together and sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.

Step 14

Brush the top of each boreka with plant-based milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 15

Place the borekas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 16

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 17

Let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1914.6

Total Fat 149.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4847.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 37.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12.5IU	0%
Calcium 1016.4mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 632.5mg	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: 70.2%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 21.9%