Stuffed Flatbread Recipe

Name: Stuffed Flatbread
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: flour: 100g; water: 50g; yeast: 5g; salt: 2g; oil: 10g; cheese: 50g; vegetables: 50g; herbs/spices: 5g

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This meal concept revolves around a versatile and beloved culinary format: the stuffed flatbread. Originating from various culinary traditions around the world, stuffed flatbreads can take the form of anything from a hearty quesadilla to an aromatic stuffed naan. The base idea involves a soft, pliable dough that encases a filling of choice, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Typically, the dough is made from basic ingredients such as flour, water, and a leavening agent like yeast or baking powder. The filling, on the other hand, can be as simple or as complex as desired. Common choices include cheese, a variety of vegetables, meats, or a combination thereof, often seasoned with herbs or spices to enhance the flavor profile. This universal concept allows for endless variations, catering to different dietary preferences and nutritional needs.

🌎 Global: Main Course

🔥 Calories 400kcal
🍗 Protein 10g
🍚 Carbs 60g
🧈 Fat 15g

🥗 Ingredients:

flour (100g)
water (50g)
yeast (5g)
salt (2g)
oil (10g)
cheese (50g)
vegetables (50g)
herbs/spices (5g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 10 minutesPreperation Time: 30 minutes

Dough Preparation

Begin by mixing the flour, water, salt, and your choice of leavening agent (yeast or baking powder) in a large bowl. Knead the mixture until a soft, elastic dough forms. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise until doubled in size, if using yeast.

Filling Preparation

While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. This could involve sautéing vegetables, cooking any meats if using, and grating cheese. Feel free to add herbs or spices according to taste.

Assembling and Cooking

Once the dough has risen (if using yeast) or is ready, divide it into portions and roll each out into a thin circle. Spoon the prepared filling onto one-half of the circle, fold the other half over to encase the filling, and press the edges to seal. Cook on a preheated skillet or griddle, using oil or butter, until golden brown on both sides.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Nutritional content varies greatly depending on the specific ingredients and their quantities used. However, these stuffed flatbreads can be a source of carbohydrates from the dough, protein and calcium from cheese fillings, and vitamins and minerals from vegetable fillings.