Bougatsa

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

custard

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Lentils provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

phyllo pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds nutrients and homemade can be more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Melt butter and layer it on the phyllo pastry.

Add more butter on top of the phyllo layers.

Prepare the sweet custard cream using milk, sugar, and vanilla, without eggs.

Layer the phyllo pastry in a baking dish and pour the custard cream on top.

Place the baking dish in the oven.

Bake for about half an hour.

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