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Potato Bourkas

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Potato bourkas made with flaky pastry and a savory potato filling. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for brunch, snacks, or sharing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 538
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled, boiled, and mashed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds optional

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  4. Stir onion into mashed potatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Let cool slightly.
  5. Cut puff pastry into squares.
  6. Spoon potato filling onto each square and fold into triangles or rectangles.
  7. Seal edges with a fork.
  8. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add herbs like parsley or dill to the filling
Works well with phyllo dough for a lighter version
Great for make-ahead and reheating

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