Fillo dough pastry (banitsa) with feta cheese
Fillo dough is a type of pastry dough that is rolled into paper-thin sheets. It can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and salty. This one specifically is the most traditional type of Bulgarian banitsa that is a go-to for any meal. Accompany it with ayran (yogurt dilluted with water with added salt and pepper) for a very typical Bulgarian breakfast.
1 serving of fillo dough pastry (banitsa) with feta cheese (Fillo dough is a type of pastry dough that is rolled into paper-thin sheets. It can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and salty. This one specifically is the most traditional type of Bulgarian banitsa that is a go-to for any meal. Accompany it with ayran (yogurt dilluted with water with added salt and pepper) for a very typical Bulgarian breakfast.) contains 517 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 42% carbs, 44% fat, and 15% protein. This is a good source of protein (33% of your Daily Value), calcium (26% of your Daily Value), and iron (47% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 8 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 50 minutes
Ingredients
Feta cheese 400g
Directions
- Grease a deep baking tray or pan and place two fillo sheets. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and repeat until you run out of cheese. Heat the oil. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Cut the banitsa into squares with a sharp knife, then pour the hot oil over it.
- Beat the eggs with carbonated water and also pour them over the banitsa. Gently swirl the baking tray or pan around, so the liquids get evenly distributed.
- Bake until the banitsa is golden.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of fillo dough pastry (banitsa) with feta cheese
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 517 | |
| Fats | 24g | 31% |
| Saturated fats | 9g | 45% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 47% |
| Carbs | 52g | 19% |
| Net carbs | 52g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Protein | 19g | |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1μg | 5% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 2μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0mg | 4% |
| Fluoride | 0.3μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 28μg | 7% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 218mg | 31% |
| Retinol | 102μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 15μg | 28% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A IU | 346IU | |
| Vitamin A | 102μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D IU | 28IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 1μg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 16% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0.1g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 9g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.5g | |
| Arginine | 0.4g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.3g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 0.5g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.5g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
