Mainly eaten in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnian spinach pie

Zeljanica · pronounced: zeljanica

Zeljanica is a savoury Bosnian pie, its filling made mainly from spinach or chard. The pastry is rolled out thinly, brushed with oil, then baked in the oven until golden brown.

105 min Medium 6 servings
Zeljanica recept: bosnyák spenótos sós pite otthon
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Ingredients

6 slices
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For the pastry

For the filling

Method

  1. Make the pastry

    Knead the flour, salt and warm water into a elastic dough, then cover and leave it to rest.

    30 min
  2. Assemble the filling

    Wash the spinach, chop it finely, sprinkle with salt, then mix with the beaten egg, sour cream, crumbled cheese and oil.

    10 min
  3. Roll out the pastry

    Divide the pastry into two portions and roll them out thinly. Brush one sheet with oil.

    15 min
  4. Roll up

    Spread the filling over the pastry, then roll it up tightly and coil it into a spiral shape.

    5 min
  5. Bake

    Bake the pie in a preheated oven at about 200 degrees for around 35 minutes, until golden brown.

    35 min
  6. Brush and serve

    After baking, brush with milk and cream, and serve warm or lukewarm.

    5 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 slices)1 slices
Energy3 045 kcal508 kcal
Fat103 g17 g
of which saturates53 g8,8 g
Carbohydrates420 g70 g
Protein109 g18 g
Fibre25 g4,1 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Not included: water, sunflower oil, sunflower oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg

For sensitive digestion: flour, sour cream (lactose), feta (lactose), milk (lactose), cream (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

Variants of this recipe

Spinach pie: crispy Romanian placinta with spinach

Spinach pie: crispy Romanian placinta with spinach

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