Vegan Sigara Böreği (Cheese Rolls) with Spinach and Feta Alternative

Ingredients

• 8 sheets Yufka pastry sheets
• 10 oz Spinach, fresh
• 8 oz Vegan feta cheese
• 1/2 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/4 cup Plant-based milk
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
2. 2Add the 10 oz of fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until the spinach has completely wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat.
3. 3Stir the 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg into the spinach and onion mixture. Crumble in the 8 oz of vegan feta cheese and gently mix everything together until combined. Set the filling aside to cool slightly.
4. 4Lay one sheet of Yufka pastry flat. Cut the sheet into four equal quarters. Place one heaping tablespoon of the spinach and vegan feta filling onto the wider edge of each quarter piece.
5. 5Starting from the filled edge, tightly roll up each Yufka quarter, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a cigar shape. Repeat this process with the remaining 7 sheets of Yufka pastry and the rest of the filling.
6. 6Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the rolled böreği in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the 1/4 cup of plant-based milk.
7. 7Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds evenly over the brushed böreği. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Remove the Vegan Sigara Böreği from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm.

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