Flatbread, prepared in many different ways around the world, is a feast for the senses. One particularly tasty and popular variation is the stuffed flatbread with a savoury potato and cheese filling. This delicious combination of crusty bread, creamy potatoes and melted cheese is a real treat that even non-vegans will enjoy. It can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish or main course.
Widespread worldwide
Stuffed flatbread is not only versatile in its preparation, but also in its cultural significance. You can find similar variations of this dish in different parts of the world. In India it is known as 'Aloo Ka Paratha', in Central America it is served as 'Pupusa' (often with corn flour instead of wheat flour) and in Turkey there is the popular 'Gözleme'. The differences in dough, filling and preparation show how this dish has been culturally adopted and adapted. This filled flatbread combines flavours from different parts of the world and is a delicious option for all the vegans out there.
Easy preparation
Making a potato and cheese stuffed flatbread may seem complicated, but it is actually quite easy and requires only a few basic ingredients. The dough, often made from flour, water and spices, is the perfect base. This is rolled out and topped with a delicious filling of freshly boiled and mashed potatoes and melted cheese. There is a wide range of cheese to choose from - from traditional melted cheese to vegan alternatives, there is something for everyone. The preparation is simple and the result is simply delicious. So what are you waiting for? Grab the ingredients and make this stuffed flatbread with vegan cheese and mashed potatoes in your own kitchen. 🌮🥖🧀
Enjoy cooking and bon appétit!
👨🍳 Recipe
For the dough:
350g flour
225ml water
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Mix the flour, water, salt and olive oil in a bowl and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
For the filling:
2 large oder 3 small potatoes
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
Red pesto
vegan Viva la Faba cheese
Meanwhile, peel, boil and mash the potatoes. Season with salt, pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil or vegan butter.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out. Spread generously with vegan red pesto, mashed potatoes and our delicious Viva la Faba cheese.
Fold both sides of the dough over the filling and gently roll out to make sure the filling is evenly distributed.
For the herb butter:
2 tbsp vegan butter
2 tsp herbs (of your choice)
a pinch of garlic powder
In a separate bowl, mix the vegan butter with the herbs and a pinch of garlic powder.
Toast the stuffed bread in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Brush the bread on both sides with herb butter.
Now it's time to enjoy this masterpiece!