Vegan Spinach and Cheese Gozleme 🥬🧀✨

If you’ve never tried Gozleme before, you’re in for a treat! Gozleme is a traditional Turkish flatbread that’s stuffed with savory fillings, then cooked until golden and crispy. The best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients to make it — just a simple dough, fresh spinach, and your favorite vegan cheese.

This vegan spinach and cheese gozleme is comforting, flaky, and absolutely packed with flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack, it’s one of those dishes that makes everyone gather around the table.

🌱 Ingredients

For the dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup warm water (more as needed)

For the filling:

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup vegan feta or mozzarella-style cheese, crumbled/shredded
• Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the dough

• In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
• Add olive oil and warm water gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the filling

• Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
• Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl and mix in vegan cheese. Let it cool slightly.

3. Assemble the gozleme

• Divide dough into 4–6 balls. Roll each one into a thin circle/oval.
• Place filling on half of the dough, then fold over and seal edges.

4. Cook

• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Cook each gozleme for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp.
• Brush lightly with olive oil if desired.

5. Serve

• Cut into wedges, serve warm, and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dip!

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Extra flavor: Add fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or mint.
• Make it heartier: Try adding mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or spiced lentils.
• Meal prep: Cook and freeze; reheat in a skillet for quick meals.

🥟 Crispy outside, cheesy-spinach goodness inside — this vegan gozleme is a comfort food classic with a plant-based twist.