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Spiced Zaatar Cheese Fatayer Bites

Savory baked bites of almond flour dough filled with herbed cheese — a keto-friendly Middle Eastern-inspired snack.

Spiced Zaatar Cheese Fatayer Bites

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

1

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Servings

Recipe serves 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tsp zaatar spice blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Melt mozzarella and cream cheese together, 45 seconds in the microwave.

  3. 3

    Stir in almond flour and egg to form a dough.

  4. 4

    Mix feta with zaatar and a drizzle of olive oil for the filling.

  5. 5

    Divide dough into 6 balls, flatten each, and spoon filling in the center.

  6. 6

    Pinch edges to seal and place seam-side down on the sheet.

  7. 7

    Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

  8. 8

    Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein24 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fat48 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium790 mg

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