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Easy 45 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Zucchini Börek with Cheese
This Kocaeli börek bakes grated zucchini with cheese in pastry for a juicy center and crisp top.
Medium⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 6~244 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 pcs thin pastry sheets
- 3 pcs zucchini
- 180 g white cheese
- 1 glass(~200 ml) yogurt
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the zucchini and squeeze it in your palms without salting it.
- 2
Mix the zucchini, white cheese, and half the yogurt in a bowl.
- 3
Layer the thin pastry sheets in a greased tray and brush olive oil between them.
- 4
Spread the zucchini filling in the center and cover with the remaining pastry sheets.
- 5
Brush the remaining yogurt over the top and bake until browned.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Squeezing the grated zucchini for 20 to 30 seconds keeps the bottom of the borek crisp.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with ayran and cucumber slices.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~244
kcal calories
8
g protein
23
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 38%Fat 49%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
5.4g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
379.4mg
Sodium
6g
Saturated 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.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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 Zucchini Börek with Cheese make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Zucchini Börek with Cheese take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Zucchini Börek with Cheese difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Zucchini Börek with Cheese have?
Approximately 244 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 23g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Zucchini Börek with Cheese contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Zucchini Börek with Cheese need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Zucchini Börek with Cheese filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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