Ispanak Spinach Filling Recipe

Master the art of making delicious Ispanak (Spinach) filling, the heart of many savory Turkish Börek pastries! This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a flavorful and perfectly moist spinach mixture, ready to be layered into your favorite börek creations. Learn how to expertly wilt spinach, squeeze out excess moisture, and create a fantastic filling bursting with fresh herbs and aromatic spices.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 734.3 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ispanak Spinach Filling

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How to Make Ispanak Spinach Filling

  1. Wash 1 pound (450g) fresh spinach thoroughly, removing any damaged or discolored leaves.
  2. Coarsely chop the spinach.
  3. Add the chopped spinach to a large pan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, or until wilted.
  4. Transfer the wilted spinach to a colander and press firmly with the back of a spoon to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
  5. In a separate pan, gently sauté 1 medium onion (finely chopped) in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  6. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed spinach, sautéed onion, 1/2 cup (40g) grated feta cheese, 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Your Ispanak filling is now ready to be used in your favorite Börek recipe!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

85g

Carbs

14g