Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries) Recipe

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Sambusaks (Cheese-Filled Pastries)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the Pastry.
  2. Combine butter, oil, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup hot water and stir.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups flour.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and work in remaining flour.
  6. Knead until dough holds together; it will be soft.
  7. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. For the Filling.
  9. Place feta, parmigiano-reggiano, eggs, baking powder, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until light and creamy.
  10. For the Turnovers.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°.
  12. Divide dough into 20 balls.
  13. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a round about 4'' in diameter.
  14. Place a heaping tablespoons of filling in center of each round.
  15. Brush edges with water, fold to enclose filling, then press edges with a fork to seal(Assembled sambusaks may be frozen.)
  16. Place sambusaks on 2 lightly greased cookie sheets, then brush with egg wash.
  17. Bake until golden, 30–35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1402.2 Kcal (5871 kJ)
Calories from fat 834.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.7g 143%
Cholesterol 251.67mg 84%
Sodium 3697.16mg 154%
Potassium 824.54mg 18%
Total Carbs 117.51g 39%
Sugars 3.04g 12%
Dietary Fiber 12.52g 50%
Protein 29.55g 59%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 8.9mg 50%
Calcium 952.8mg 95%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.78 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.1g 143%
Cholesterol 70.86mg 84%
Sodium 1040.91mg 154%
Potassium 232.14mg 18%
Total Carbs 33.08g 39%
Sugars 0.86g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 50%
Protein 8.32g 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 50%
Calcium 268.3mg 95%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 35
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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