Baked Cheese Bourek

Baked Cheese Bourek is a delightful Lebanese pastry filled with a rich mixture of cheeses and herbs, encased in crispy phyllo dough. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 4 sheets
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Mozzarella cheese - 50 grams, shredded
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, feta, mozzarella, parsley, mint, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush with more olive oil.
4. Cut the layered phyllo dough into strips about 10 cm wide.
5. Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip. Fold the sides over to encase the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a closed pastry.
6. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo dough and filling.
7. Place the boureks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Brush the tops with olive oil.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in calcium and protein from the cheese.
• Contains fresh herbs which are rich in antioxidants.

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