Burek!Lisnati zeljanik!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

TVP is a cost-effective, plant-based alternative.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can save money and offer a healthier option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Prepare the burek dough by mixing flour, salt, and lukewarm water until a dough forms.

Roll out the dough into thin sheets.

Sauté chopped onion in oil until translucent.

Add spinach to the onion and cook until wilted; season with salt.

In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach and onion with eggs and crumbled feta cheese.

Lay a sheet of dough on a clean surface, place a portion of the filling along one edge, and roll tightly to form a log.

Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Place the rolled bureks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with beaten egg.

Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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