A regional Turkish borek filled with lentils, walnut, and poppy seed paste, baked until the layered dough turns crisp outside and soft inside.
55 min prep 35 min cook 30 min rest
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Knead a soft dough with flour, water, salt and olive oil, then rest it for 30 minutes.
Boil the green lentils until tender and drain.
Chop the onion, saute it in olive oil and mix it with the lentils.
Add the walnuts, poppy seed paste, black pepper and red pepper flakes to the filling.
Divide the dough into balls, roll each one thinly, spread the filling, roll up and arrange in the tray.
Bake at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is browned.
💡 Tip: Resting the dough makes it easier to roll out and defines the pastry layers.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with ayran and tomato salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
13
g protein
54
g carbs
18
g fat
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.
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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