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Ingredients
- Spinach and Cheese Borek (makes 12)
- 325g Turkish flour (I bought mine from the TFC and I knew it was the right one because it said ‘borek’ on the front. Genius)
- 175ml water
- 1.5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- Spiced butter (recipe here)
- 600g spinach, roughly chopped
- 175g Tulum cheese (or use feta)
- Half an onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 923g | |
| Calories 275 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 41% |
| Total Fat 12.79g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 5.41g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium 3859mg | 110% |
| Total Carbs 25.57g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.9g | 50% |
| Sugars 3.21g | 2% |
| Protein 25.38g | 41% |
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