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Lebanese Bakleh Pastries

Lebanese bakleh pastries are golden flaky puff pastries filled with tangy purslane and onion, inspired by the traditional Lebanese fatayer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 turnovers
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 4 squares/sheets puff pastry use vegan if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds or nigella seeds

Purslane Filling

  • 100 gram purslane roughly chopped
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tbsps pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tablespoon sumac optional
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Cracked black pepper to taste
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Purslane Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped purslane and sliced onion.
    Add the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, paprika, sumac (if using), salt, and black pepper.
    Mix everything well until the vegetables are evenly coated with the seasoning.
    100 gram purslane, 1 medium white onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 tbsps pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon sumac, 1 pinch Salt, 1 pinch Cracked black pepper
    purslane and onion filling

Pastry Pockets

  • Cut each puff pastry sheet in half. Each half will make one pocket (you’ll end up with 8 pockets total).
    Place a spoonful of filling onto one side of each pastry piece, keeping it centered.
    Fold the pastry over the filling to form a pocket.
    Seal the edges by pressing them together with your index finger or a fork, making sure there are no gaps.
    4 squares/sheets puff pastry
    purslane filling on cut puff pastry
  • Place the pockets onto a lined baking tray.
    Lightly brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with black sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
    Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
    1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    purslane puff pastry pies on a tray

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days - however, allow them to completely cool down before storing.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnover | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1296IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg