Ingredients

1/4 lb unbleached bread flour ( about 3/4 cup )
1/2 teaspoon salt
unbleached flour , for dusting
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 cup water , lukewarm
3 -4 garlic cloves , crushed
3 pinches salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion , chopped ( about 1 cup )
1/2 lb fresh spinach , rinsed and patted dry and chopped
1 pinch grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon hot red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons pecorino cheese , grated
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1/2 tablespoon olive oil or 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
Spinach-Filled Anatolian Flatbread or Wrap is a popular Turkish delicacy, often enjoyed as breakfast, brunch, or lunch. These wraps, which are filled with spinach, onions, garlic, and cheese, are packed with flavor and provide a nutritious meal that is easy to prepare. Flatbread or wrap is a lighter alternative to traditional bread, and the spinach filling provides the necessary nutrients to keep you healthy and satisfied. The warm, aromatic fragrance of the buttery spinach mix is sure to draw you in for a taste of this delicious Turkish dish.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt, then add olive oil or melted butter and lukewarm water, using your hand to knead the dough until it is well-combined
2.Cover and allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes
3.While the dough is resting, heat the garlic in a skillet, add butter and chopped onions, sauté until they are caramelized then add chopped spinach, nutmeg, hot red chili pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt and black pepper
4.Stir until spinach is well-cooked then dust flour on top
5.Pour in milk and grated parmesan cheese and stir consistently for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens
6.Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and clean work surface or dust some flour
7.Form a small ball using the dough and roll it out on the work surface or dusted flour
8.Spread some spinach filling and roll it into a flatbread or wrap
9.Drizzle some olive oil over the flatbread or wrap and cook it on the non-stick pan until both sides reveal a golden brown color.

PROS

Spinach-Filled Anatolian Flatbread or Wrap is rich in healthy nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that support healthy living.

It is a tasty and filling meal that can be prepared quickly and enjoyed on-the-go.

CONS

Avoid this wrap if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
It contains flour as one of the major ingredients and may cause bloating and discomfort if taken in excess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is rich in Vitamin K, iron, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, fiber and has essential antioxidants that boost the body’s immune system and promotes healthy digestion.
Flatbread or wrap is a low-fat alternative to bread, it has a high fiber content which aids digestion and keeps the body satisfied for longer periods.

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