Cheese Bourekas

Cheese Bourekas are delightful, flaky pastries filled with a rich cheese mixture, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. These Kosher Lebanese treats are easy to make and provide a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 4 sheets
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 50 grams, shredded
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta, ricotta, mozzarella, beaten egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
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 again.
4. Cut the layered phyllo into 4 equal strips.
5. Spoon a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end of each strip.
6. Fold the phyllo over the filling to form a triangle, and then continue folding the triangle along the strip until you reach the end. Seal the edge with a little olive oil.
7. Place the bourekas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of calcium from the cheese.
• Contains protein which is essential for muscle repair and growth.

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