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Pumpkin Savory Banitsa

Savoury pumpkin banitsa.

Prep35 min
Cook40 min
Total1 h 15 min
Serves8
DifficultyEasy
Per serving543 kcal
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BulgariaMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Filo sheets (kori)500 g
  • Butter or oil, melted150 g
  • Sirene (Bulgarian white brined cheese)400 g
  • Eggs4
  • Bulgarian yogurt (kiselo mlyako)400 g
  • Baking soda1/2 tsp
  • Pumpkin, grated600 g

Method

  1. FillingSalt and squeeze the pumpkin and mix with cheese and eggs.
  2. LayerLayer crumpled or rolled filo sheets brushed with butter and the filling in a round tin.
  3. BakeBake at 200C for 40 minutes until golden.
  4. RestCover with a cloth 10 minutes to soften; serve with ayran or boza.

Nutrition per serving

Calories543 kcal
Protein17.2 g
Carbohydrates42.9 g
Fat33.5 g
Fibre1.9 g
Sugar6.8 g
Sodium1081 mg
Saturated fat19.8 g
Serving sizeabout 280 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Pumpkin Savory Banitsa take to make?

About 1 h 15 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Savory Banitsa?

About 543 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 280 g each.

Which allergens does Pumpkin Savory Banitsa contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pumpkin Savory Banitsa from?

Pumpkin Savory Banitsa is a main course from Bulgaria. Savoury pumpkin banitsa.

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