Spinach and Halloumi Gozleme

Gozleme is a traditional Turkish street food. Any number of fillings can be used such as pan-fried mushrooms with chevre cheese, Nutella®, and bananas or sauteed apple slices with caramel.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 724 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
• 11 ounces Greek yogurt
• ¾ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 9 ounces grated halloumi cheese
• 2 medium scallions, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place yogurt in a large bowl and stir in salt. Gradually add flour, a few tablespoons at a time, until you have a stiff dough. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead with your hands until soft and slightly tacky. Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, warm a frying pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then add spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir, about 5 minutes. Take off of the heat and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Stir in halloumi, scallions, and Italian seasoning.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Roll out each ball into a 10- to 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Place some spinach filling on one side of each circle and fold the dough over. Seal the edges with a fork.

Step 4

Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Combine melted butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl, and brush onto both sides of the gozleme. Cook each gozleme in the hot pan until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

Cut each gozleme into 4 slices and finish with several squeezes of lemon juice.