Salčići Serbian Croissants

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat is more nutritious, while homemade can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground meat to the skillet, cooking until browned.

Season the meat mixture with paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Cut the puff pastry into rectangles or squares.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on one end of each pastry piece.

Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm with mustard and ketchup on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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