Briouates au fromage

Briouates au fromage are delicious Moroccan cheese-filled pastries, perfect as a crispy snack or appetizer. These golden-brown treats feature a delightful blend of spices that enhance the creamy cheese filling.

Ingredients

• Phyllo pastry - 6 sheets
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for brushing)
• Vegetable oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
2. Take one sheet of phyllo pastry and place it on a clean surface. Brush lightly with olive oil.
3. Fold the phyllo sheet in half lengthwise to create a rectangle.
4. Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture at one end of the phyllo rectangle.
5. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding in a triangle shape until you reach the end of the pastry. Seal the edges with a bit of olive oil.
6. Repeat this process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
7. In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
8. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the briouates in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
9. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium from the cheeses, which is essential for bone health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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