# Gluten-Free Leek Börek

**By Merve Tığlı** · 2026-07-12

The börek that wins over vegetable-refusing kids and gluten-free eaters alike — leeks in season, a golden top, and happy faces at the table. Adapted with love from a recipe by a dear old neighbour.

**Makes about 8 pieces**

### Nutrition (per piece, estimated)

-   Calories: ~200 kcal
-   Protein: 8 g
-   Fat: 13 g
-   Carbohydrates: 14 g
-   Fibre: 2 g

_Estimated values._

### Ingredients

-   3 stalks leek
-   2 eggs
-   1 çay bardağı (about 100 ml) light yogurt
-   2 çay bardağı (about 130 g) corn, chickpea or einkorn (siyez) flour — a mix works too
-   4 tablespoons olive oil
-   1 tablespoon homemade tomato paste
-   1 cup grated kaşar or goat cheese
-   Black pepper, turmeric, dried mint (thyme optional)
-   Salt (for rubbing and softening the leeks)
-   1 packet (10 g) baking powder
-   For the top: sesame or nigella seeds

### Method

1.  Finely slice the leeks and rub with salt to soften.
2.  Mix with all the remaining ingredients into a batter and spread into a tray.
3.  Sprinkle with sesame and bake at 170 °C until the top is well browned.

_Originally shared on [our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CVirC8Ho47H/)._

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> Source: [nFit Diet & Nutrition](https://shop.nfitdiet.com/blogs/nfit-recipes/gluten-free-leek-borek)