Tandir Pastry with Spinach

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Tandır Pastry with Spinach (Ispanaklı Tandır Böreği)

Preparation

Prepare raised dough as instructed in "Cevizli Çörek" (Shortbread with Walnuts). Set aside. For fılling: Saute fınely chopped onions in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add coarsely chopped spinach; stir. Cover and cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper: mix well. Divide into 3 portions. Divide, roll out and lay pastry layers with spinach fılling following the instructions in "Kıymalı Tandır Böreği" (Tandır Börek with Ground Meat). Bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown: Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into 7-8 cm (3-3 1/2 inches) squares. Serve hot or warm.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)