Vegan Meat Burek

Satisfy your craving for savory, flaky pastries with this Vegan Meat Burek, a plant-based twist on a classic Balkan favorite. This recipe features layers of crisp, golden filo dough wrapped around a rich and hearty filling made with seasoned vegan ground meat, sautéed onions, and aromatic spices like paprika and cumin. A touch of tomato paste and vegetable broth brings depth of flavor, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top adds an irresistible crunch. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a shareable appetizer, this easy-to-make burek is sure to impress vegans and omnivores alike. With only 20 minutes of prep time and simple baking instructions, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser that combines tradition with a modern, plant-based twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 300 grams Vegan ground meat
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 100 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 250 grams Filo dough
• 50 grams Plant-based butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the vegan ground meat to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it starts to brown.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 7

Lay out one sheet of filo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted plant-based butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat the buttering process. Continue layering 3-4 sheets.

Step 8

Spoon a portion of the filling mixture along one edge of the filo pastry, leaving a bit of space at the edges.

Step 9

Carefully roll the dough over the filling, tucking in the sides to secure the filling inside, forming a roll.

Step 10

Place the roll on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 11

Brush the tops of the rolls with more melted plant-based butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 13

Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cut into pieces and enjoy your Vegan Meat Burek.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(892.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2133.2

Total Fat 128.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3480.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 80.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239.1mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 1998.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 34.4%