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Medium 1 hr 56 min~230 kcal 5/10
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Cretan Boureki
A Cretan vegetable pie layering zucchini, potatoes, cheese, mint, and olive oil between thin sheets of dough.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Hamur
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Flour
- 0.7 cup(~140 ml) Water
General
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
İç
- 3 Zucchini
- 3 Potatoes
- 250 g White cheese
- 200 g Ricotta or curd cheese
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Mint
Üzeri
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Sesame seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a soft dough with the flour, half of the olive oil, water, and salt, then rest for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Slice the zucchini and potatoes into thin rounds.
- 3
Mix the cheeses with mint, black pepper, and a little salt.
- 4
Roll out half of the dough and place it in an oiled dish.
- 5
Layer the potatoes, zucchini, and cheese filling.
- 6
Roll out the remaining dough, cover the top, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with sesame.
- 7
Bake the boureki in a 180°C oven for 50 minutes, until the inside is tender.
50 min50:00
💡 Tip: Do not cut the vegetables too thickly; the inside of the boureki should soften before the pastry browns fully.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm slices for lunch with tomato salad, olives, and yogurt.
Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
15
g protein
48
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 46%Fat 40%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cretan Boureki make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Cretan Boureki take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Cretan Boureki difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cretan Boureki have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 48g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Cretan Boureki contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cretan Boureki belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Cretan Boureki need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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