Description
Discover the delightful world of Gozleme, a traditional Turkish flatbread bursting with flavor! These crispy, stuffed pastries are perfect for any meal or snack, whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying a cozy family dinner, or simply craving something delicious. Filled with savory options like Spinach and Feta or spiced Lamb or Beef, Gozleme is not only versatile but also easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Plus, they can be made gluten-free without sacrificing flavor. Whip up these mouthwatering flatbreads in under an hour for a satisfying dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (375g) flour (plain/all-purpose)
- 1/3 cup (85ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup (185ml) water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 300g / 10oz baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 300g / 10 oz feta cheese
- 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 500g / 1 lb beef or lamb mince (ground)
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper (chopped)
- 90g / 3 oz baby spinach
- 1.5 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (adjust spiciness to taste)
- 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 – 1.5 tbsp olive oil (for frying per gozleme)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add olive oil and water while mixing until it forms a dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- For Spinach and Feta, mix together baby spinach, minced garlic, eggs, black pepper, feta cheese, and mozzarella until well combined. For Spiced Lamb or Beef, in a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and onion until softened. Add ground beef or lamb along with chopped bell pepper and spinach. Season with cumin powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned. Remove from heat and mix in feta.
- Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into thin circles using the rolling pin. Place desired filling on one half of each circle, fold over the other half to enclose filling, then press edges to seal.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Brush lightly with olive oil. Cook each gozleme for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the Gozleme before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Gozleme (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg