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Traditional Turkish flatbread stuffed with cheese and spinach
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cheese and spinach gözleme (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.4 g of carbs, 13.5 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 126 µg of Vitamin K covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese and spinach gözleme is a Turkish flatbread made by folding a thin sheet of dough around a savoury filling, then cooking it on a hot griddle or in a wide pan. The filling combines cheese with spinach; the type of cheese varies between household and regional recipes. It is a familiar choice at Turkish markets and gözleme stalls, as well as a dish made at home.
Best served hot, it has a lightly crisped outside and a soft, savoury centre. In Turkey it is eaten for breakfast, as a snack with tea, or as a quick meal, often with ayran or fresh salad. The dough makes it a carbohydrate-forward dish, while the cheese contributes protein and fat and the spinach adds some fibre. For a lighter plate, pair a modest portion with salad and choose a less oily preparation.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 14% · Fat 33%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
70µg · 58% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.5µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Calcium
160mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 210 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.8:1).
Cheese and spinach gözleme is made from thinly rolled dough folded around a filling of cheese and spinach, then cooked on a hot griddle. The dough is usually simple, while the cheese and seasoning vary between recipes.
Cheese and spinach gözleme is traditionally cooked on a sac, a broad convex griddle, until browned on both sides. At home, a hot, dry skillet works well; turn it as needed so the filling heats without scorching the dough.
Turkish white cheese is a classic choice for cheese and spinach gözleme, and feta is a practical substitute outside Turkey. Crumble it rather than using large chunks so it spreads evenly, and taste it before adding extra salt.
To keep cheese and spinach gözleme from getting soggy, squeeze excess water from washed spinach and avoid a watery cheese. Add the filling shortly before folding the dough, and do not overfill it.
Yes, cooked cheese and spinach gözleme can be frozen once completely cool. Separate pieces with baking paper in a sealed freezer-safe container, then reheat from thawed in a skillet or oven until hot throughout.
Reheat cheese and spinach gözleme in a dry skillet over moderate heat, turning it until the center is hot. This brings back a crisp surface; a microwave is quicker but tends to make the flatbread soft.
Cheese and spinach gözleme pairs well with a simple salad, sliced tomatoes, olives, or plain yogurt. For a Turkish-style meal, serve it with ayran; the cool, tangy drink balances the warm, savory filling.
No, cheese and spinach gözleme is not the same as börek. Gözleme is typically folded from one thin sheet of dough and cooked on a griddle, while börek commonly uses layered pastry and is baked or fried.
Yes, you can prepare cheese and spinach gözleme ahead by making the filling and dough separately and keeping them chilled until assembly. Assemble shortly before cooking so moisture from the spinach does not soften the dough.
Cheese and spinach gözleme can split if the dough is rolled too thin, the edges are not sealed, or the filling is packed too tightly. Leave a clear border, press the edges firmly together, and cook over moderate heat.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.