Traditional Turkish Recipe: Gozleme Cooking in the Village Life

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter option while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat content, while lentils offer a budget-friendly protein.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour is often less costly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of water.

Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In another bowl, prepare the filling by mixing 1 cup of spinach, 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

In a skillet, cook 1 cup of ground beef with 1 chopped onion until browned, then add the spinach and feta mixture to it.

Once the filling is ready, divide the rested dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Spread the filling mixture evenly over half of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over to cover the filling and press the edges to seal tightly.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Cook each gozleme for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove from the skillet and keep warm while cooking the remaining gozleme.

Serve hot with a side of yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon of sumac and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, garnished with sesame seeds.

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