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Soparnik

Soparnik is a ceremonial Croatian pie filled with chard, often prepared during Lent, All Saints’ Day, or Christmas.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan , Croatian , Balkan

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lb chard
  • 2 oz. onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups pastry flour
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Vegeta (all-purpose seasoning)
Equipment
  • baking sheet
  • pastry brush

Instructions

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  1. Heat up the oven to 350 F (180˚C).
  2. Mix flour, salt, oil, and water and make a firm dough.
  3. Divide dough into 2 balls, bigger and smaller. Cover with a cloth and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  4. Wash the chard and dry it well. Cut it into small pieces.
  5. Chop the onion and add to the chard. Add parsley as well.
  6. Mix all the ingredients together.
  7. Take the bigger piece of dough and roll it out.
  8. Place the dough on a baking sheet and spread the chard mixture on top.
  9. Take the other piece of dough and roll it out.
  10. Place the rolled-out dough over the chard.
  11. Press the edges of the dough and join the upper dough to the bottom. Press the edges well so the filling doesn’t leak out.
  12. Bake the soparnik for 35 to 40 minutes.
  13. During the baking time, chop the garlic and add to the olive oil. Set aside.
  14. Once the soparnik is baked, take it out of the oven and brush olive oil and garlic on top of it while it is still hot.
  15. Let it cool down for a bit and then cut into triangles or squares.