Description
Gozleme is a delightful Turkish flatbread that offers a perfect balance of crispy texture and savory fillings, making it the ideal dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a casual lunch, or looking for a tasty snack, these versatile stuffed breads are sure to impress. With options like Spinach and Feta or spiced Lamb or Beef, each bite is packed with flavor. Best of all, they can be easily customized to suit various dietary preferences and even made gluten-free!
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
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 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
- 120g / 4 oz feta cheese
- 1 – 1.5 tbsp olive oil (per gozleme)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl. Add olive oil and gradually incorporate water until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and let rest for 15 minutes.
- For the Spinach and Feta filling: Sauté garlic; add spinach until wilted. Mix with eggs, black pepper, feta, and mozzarella.
- For the Lamb or Beef filling: Cook onion and garlic in olive oil; add ground meat until browned. Stir in bell pepper, spinach, spices, and feta.
- Roll out dough into thin discs; fill one half with your chosen mixture. Fold over and seal edges.
- Cook in a heated frying pan with olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gozleme (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg