Briouat Jben

Briouat Jben is a delightful Moroccan pastry filled with creamy cheese and fragrant herbs, offering a perfect blend of textures and flavors. These crispy, golden-brown triangles are an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.

Ingredients

• Warka pastry sheets - 4
• Jben cheese (or ricotta) - 150 grams
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - for brushing
• Water - for sealing

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Jben cheese, chopped parsley, chopped mint, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
3. Take a warka sheet and cut it into halves lengthwise to create long strips.
4. Place a tablespoon of the cheese mixture at one end of a strip, fold the sides in, and roll it up to form a triangle. Seal the edges with a little water.
5. Repeat the process with the remaining sheets and filling.
6. Place the filled briouats on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, brush them lightly with olive oil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from cheese.
• Contains fresh herbs that may aid digestion and add antioxidants.

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