This spinach and cheese gozleme is crispy and flavorful. Moreover, it is dairy-free, easy to prepare, and perfect for lunch or light dinners.
Vegan spinach and cheese gozleme is a crispy, pan-fried flatbread filled with savory greens. Moreover, it delivers rich flavor without dairy. As a result, it is ideal for quick meals, snacks, or sharing plates.
🛒 Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup vegan cheese, grated or crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
For Cooking
- Olive oil for brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, combine flour and salt in a bowl.
- Next, add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
- Then, add olive oil and knead again until smooth.
- After that, cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Then, add spinach, spices, and salt, cooking until wilted.
- Now, remove from heat and mix in vegan cheese.
- Next, divide dough into equal balls and roll each thin.
- Afterward, spread filling on half the dough and fold over.
- Finally, cook on a hot pan until golden on both sides, brushing lightly with oil.
✨ Tips for Perfect Gozleme
- Firstly, roll the dough thin to achieve a crispy texture.
- Additionally, squeeze excess moisture from spinach.
- However, avoid overfilling, because it can cause tearing.
- For best flavor, use a melting-style vegan cheese.
🔄 Variations
- Mushroom Spinach Gozleme: Add sautéed mushrooms for depth.
- Herb-Loaded Version: Add dill or parsley for freshness.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flatbread dough.
- Spicy Version: Add chili flakes for extra heat.
💪 Health Benefits
Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins. Moreover, vegan cheese offers plant-based fats and protein. Consequently, this gozleme is lighter than traditional versions.
- Supports bone health
- Provides antioxidants
- Dairy-free and cholesterol-free
- Balanced and filling meal option
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Gozleme – Approx.)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
Children enjoy mild, cheesy flavors. Therefore, reduce spices and chop spinach finely. Additionally, use mild vegan cheese. For better appeal, cut gozleme into triangles and serve with ketchup or dairy-free yogurt dip.
