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gozleme turkish recipe

Gozleme

Are you willing to try a new, exciting recipe? Here's how to make gozleme, a traditional Turkish dish turned vegan! Give it a try!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Choose Serving Size 4

Ingredients 

For the dough:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 Tbsp yogurt vegan or dairy
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

For the filling:

  • 1 cup tofu grated; or use teleme cheese for non-vegan version
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ½ cup dill finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp yogurt vegan or dairy
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine the flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the yogurt and olive oil, and mix well.
  • Pour the water a little bit at a time and mix until the dough is formed and it is not sticking to the bowl.
  • Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • In a pan, heat up 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil and sautee the onion.
  • When translucent, add the tofu, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt and finely chopped dill, and adjust the seasoning.
  • Split the dough into 4-5 pieces.
  • Spread the dough and form a thin circle.
  • Put 2-3 Tbsp of tofu mixture and spread well on half of the dough.
  • Use the remaining half to close the gozleme and pinch it shut with your fingers.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, and cook the gozleme until golden brown.