Simple Bulgarian Banitsa

Simple Bulgarian Banitsa recipe pinit

Banitsa is a popular Bulgarian dish often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2800
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with the eggs, yogurt, melted butter, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Grease a baking dish with melted butter.
  4. Layer half of the phyllo dough sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  5. Pour half of the cheese mixture over the phyllo dough.
  6. Repeat the layers with the remaining phyllo dough and cheese mixture.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  9. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Sugars 2g
Protein 12g24%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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