Bourekas with Potato and Za'atar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-10-09 · Updated 2026-10-09

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Flaky puff pastry triangles filled with creamy mashed potato, sautéed onion, and za'atar, brushed with egg and covered in sesame seeds. They're a Shabbat-morning favorite, best served warm with hard-boiled eggs and pickles. This Israeli-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs russet potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Israeli cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1, finely diced yellow onion
1 1/2 tbsp, plus extra for topping za'atar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup grated kashkaval or parmesan cheese
2 sheets (about 1 lb), thawed all-butter puff pastry
1, beaten with 1 tbsp water egg
2 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Boil the potatoes in salted water 15 minutes until tender. Drain well and mash.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion 10 minutes until golden.
Step 3: Mix the onion into the potatoes with za'atar, salt, pepper, and cheese. Cool completely.
Step 4: Heat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Step 5: Roll each pastry sheet lightly and cut into 9 squares (18 total). Place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center of each square, fold it into a triangle, and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
Step 6: Arrange on the sheets, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of za'atar.
Step 7: Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and deep golden. Cool 5 minutes before serving.