Chive Pierogies with Potato, Cheese and Turnip Filling

Pierogies are a popular dish in Eastern European cuisine, with each country having its own variations. They are often served during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chive Pierogies with Potato, Cheese and Turnip Filling

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Polish, Ukrainian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 60 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Turnips
• 100 gram Chives
• 150 gram Cheese
• 300 gram All-purpose flour
• 1 unit Egg
• 50 gram Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes and turnips until tender. Mash them together.
2. Finely chop the chives and add them to the mashed mixture.
3. Grate the cheese and mix it into the mashed mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, egg, butter, salt, and pepper. Knead the mixture into a dough.
5. Roll out the dough and cut it into circles.
6. Place a spoonful of the filling onto each circle and fold it in half, sealing the edges.
7. Boil the pierogies until they float to the surface.
8. Heat some butter in a pan and fry the pierogies until golden brown.
9. Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.