Briouates aux Épinards

Briouates aux Épinards are delicious Moroccan pastries filled with a savory spinach mixture, wrapped in gluten-free rice paper, and fried to golden perfection. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect light lunch option.

Briouates aux Épinards
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Moroccan
275 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh spinach - 200 grams
  • Feta cheese - 100 grams
  • Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Rice paper sheets - 6 sheets
  • Olive oil - for frying
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese into the spinach mixture and add lemon juice. Mix well until combined.
  5. Prepare the rice paper sheets by soaking them in warm water for about 10-15 seconds until pliable. Lay one sheet flat on a clean surface.
  6. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach and feta mixture near one edge of the rice paper. Fold the sides in and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat for the remaining sheets and filling.
  7. In a deep pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat for frying. Once hot, carefully add the briouates to the oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  8. Remove the briouates from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 275
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 23 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins A and C from spinach, supporting immune function.
  • Contains protein and calcium from feta cheese, beneficial for bone health.

Tags

MoroccanGluten-FreeLunch