Gluten Free Cheese Pastizzi Recipe

gluten-free flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese has fewer calories and cream cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine can be a budget-friendly alternative.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Goat cheese is tangy and lower in fat, whereas cream cheese is more economical.

Mix gluten-free flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Sauté onion in a pan until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Combine ricotta, feta, parsley, lemon zest, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut circles from the dough using a cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal edges with a fork.

Brush tops with egg wash before baking.

Place pastizzi on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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