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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪16gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Banitsa

How to order / say it
Say it Баница — [BAH-nee-tsah]
Order I'd like an Obzor Banitsa, please.
Locally Бих искал обзорска баница, моля.
Say locally

A flaky filo pastry filled with cheese and spinach.

Why try it?

A symbol of Bulgarian hospitality, this banitsa variant reflects Obzor's unique palate by incorporating the region's love for greens.

How it tastes

Crispy and buttery layers of filo dough envelop a smooth, cheesy spinach filling, offering a delightful contrast of textures.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Banitsa has been a traditional dish since the 19th century, with each region adding its own twist. Obzor's version integrates local greens, making it a distinct variant.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g filo pastry
  • 🥛 200 g feta cheese
  • 🥕 150 g spinach
  • 🥚 2 egg
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥛 50 g yogurt

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs with yogurt and crumble feta.
  3. 3 Sauté spinach and mix with cheese mixture.
  4. 4 Layer filo sheets with mixture in a tray, brushing with butter.
  5. 5 Bake until golden and flaky.

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