Chickpea Bourekia Recipe

Name: Chickpea Bourekia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g cooked chickpeas; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ½ cup dry white wine; 125 g goat's milk cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese); 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro); 1 egg, beaten; 225 g phyllo pastry; olive oil, as needed

Servings: persons

250 g cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup dry white wine
125 g goat's milk cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese)
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped (cilantro)
1 egg, beaten
225 g phyllo pastry
olive oil, as needed

1
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F).
2
Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl and set aside.
3
Cook the olive oil, onion and garlic in a saucepan, until the onion and garlic are translucent.
4
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper, and stir.
5
Now add the wine and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
When the mixture has cooled, stir in the cheese, chickpeas, coriander and egg.
8
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
9
Set aside.
10
Now prepare the pastry.
11
Cut the filo pastry into rectangles about 10 cm x 20 cm (4 inches x 8 in.
12
).
13
Brush each sheet with a little olive oil.
14
Put a tablespoonful of filling at one end of a sheet.
15
Fold over the sides and nearest end of the filo and roll the pastry lengthways into a sausage shape.
16
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden in color.

386

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g cooked chickpeas, 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Bourekia 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.

Chickpea Bourekia

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