SPINACH AND HALLOUMI GOZLEME

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Gozleme is a traditional Turkish street food. Any number of fillings can be used such as pan-fried mushrooms with chevre cheese, Nutella®, and bananas or sauteed apple slices with caramel.

Provided by Deborah McCracken Wells

Categories     Turkish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

11 ounces Greek yogurt
1 pinch salt
3 cups self-rising flour
1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
¾ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
9 ounces grated halloumi cheese
2 medium scallions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place yogurt in a large bowl and stir in salt. Gradually add flour, a few tablespoons at a time, until you have a stiff dough. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead with your hands until soft and slightly tacky. Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm a frying pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then add spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir, about 5 minutes. Take off of the heat and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in halloumi, scallions, and Italian seasoning.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Roll out each ball into a 10- to 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Place some spinach filling on one side of each circle and fold the dough over. Seal the edges with a fork.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Combine melted butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl, and brush onto both sides of the gozleme. Cook each gozleme in the hot pan until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Cut each gozleme into 4 slices and finish with several squeezes of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 2043.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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