Cooking Macedonian Vegan Food With my Grandma - Balkan Cooking

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while cottage cheese is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, while collard greens are often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.

Add water and olive oil to the flour mixture, and knead until smooth.

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

Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add spinach to the onions and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then mix in feta cheese, egg, and parsley.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a portion of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

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