Çörek Otlu Peynir

Çörek Otlu Peynir is a delightful Turkish dish featuring a blend of savory cheese and aromatic black cumin. This healthy supper option is both satisfying and easy to prepare, perfect for a light meal.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Black cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Dill, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Whole grain bread or pita - 2 pieces

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, crumble the feta and ricotta cheese together until well combined.
2. Add the black cumin seeds, chopped parsley, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Serve the cheese mixture on slices of whole grain bread or warm pita, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from dairy and whole grains.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and cheese.
• Black cumin seeds have antioxidant properties.
• Fresh herbs contribute vitamins and minerals.

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