Boureki (A Recipe From Crete) Recipe

Name: Boureki (A Recipe From Crete)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs large zucchini, washed, sliced into thin rounds; 2 lbs large potatoes, peeled, cut into thin rounds; 1 large onion, chopped; 3/4 cup olive oil; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ricotta cheese, crumbled (or anthotiro, if you can get it); 1/2 lb mizithra cheese, grated (you can sub Parmesan); 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced (1 tblsp. dried); salt and pepper; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

3 lbs large zucchini, washed, sliced into thin rounds
2 lbs large potatoes, peeled, cut into thin rounds
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ricotta cheese, crumbled (or anthotiro, if you can get it)
1/2 lb mizithra cheese, grated (you can sub Parmesan)
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced (1 tblsp. dried)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup water

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (170C).", "Put the zucchini, potato and onion into a deep bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper to taste (careful! the cheese will have lots of salt don't use too much), all the grated cheese, mint, garlic, olive oil, and toss to coat all slices.", "Pour this mixture into a greased (olive oil) 13 X 9"" pyrex baking dish (this doesn't have to be pretty- it won't show much when baked and sliced- taste is everything!).", "Press down with palms of hands to compact somewhat. Carefully pour 1/4 cup water over top.", "Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. (if boureki appears to be too dry during baking, you can add up to 1/4 cup more water - but careful, the zucchini and potatoes will also release liquid during baking).", "Allow to cool 15 minutes before cutting into."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs large zucchini, washed, sliced into thin rounds, 2 lbs large potatoes, peeled, cut into thin rounds, 1 large onion, chopped, 3/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Boureki (A Recipe From Crete) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Boureki (A Recipe From Crete)

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