Spinach and Cheese Gozleme Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: Swiss chard

Kale is nutrient-dense, while Swiss chard is often less costly.

Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually pour in the milk and water, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 20–30 minutes while you prepare the filling.

Make the filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft and translucent.

Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, until wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl, let cool slightly, then mix in the crumbled feta. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Gozleme: Divide the rested dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out one ball into a thin rectangle (about 1–2mm thick).

Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto one half of the dough, leaving a 3–4cm border. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Cook the Gozleme: Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Place one gozleme in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp. Brush with olive oil or melted butter as it cooks for extra flavor and color (optional).

Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining gozleme.

Serve: Slice into halves or quarters and serve hot, optionally with a squeeze of lemon or a side of yogurt.

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