Purslane Pockets (Lebanese Bakleh)
This purslane recipe uses puff pastry that has been turned into pockets filled with a delectably sour purslane and onion filling. Great for lunch, dinner or on the run.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 712kcal
Purslane Filling
- 100 gram purslane approximately two extra large handfuls. Roughly chopped
- 1 medium white onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon sumac optional
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- 1 pinch Cracked black pepper to taste
Purslane Filling
Combine purslane and onion in a mixing bowl. Add in olive oil, pomegranate molasses, seasoning and spices and combine well.
100 gram purslane, 1 medium white onion, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, 1 tablespoon sumac, 1 pinch Salt, 1 pinch Cracked black pepper
Pastry Pockets
Cut each puff pastry sheet in half, each half will create one pocket. Place purslane filling onto one side of the puff pastry.
4 sheets puff pastry
Fold puff pastry, keep filling in the middle. Using your index finger or fork, press edges together until a pocket/pie is formed and there are no gaps in the edge.
Place each purslane pocket onto a lined baking tray. Lightly brush on a coat of olive oil onto each pocket. Sprinkle black sesame seeds. Bake in the oven for approx 25-30 minutes or until golden brown Serve warm.
1 teaspoon Black sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon olive oil
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days - however, allow them to completely cool down before storing.
This post was originally released in 2020, and has been updated with further detail.
Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg