Armenian Lavash Rolls with Cheese
Simple yet delicious rolls made with thin Armenian lavash bread, filled with a savory mixture of cheese and herbs. These are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or part of a mezze platter.
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 sheets Lavash bread(large, thin)
- 200 g Feta cheese(crumbled)
- 100 g Cream cheese(softened)
- 1/4 cup Fresh dill(finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Butter(melted, for brushing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, chopped dill, chopped parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 2
Lay one sheet of lavash bread flat on a clean surface. Spread about one-quarter of the cheese mixture evenly over the lavash, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Carefully roll up the lavash bread tightly, starting from one edge.
- 4
Repeat the process with the remaining lavash sheets and cheese mixture.
- 5
Brush the outside of each roll with melted butter.
- 6
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the lavash rolls seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- 7
Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then slice into bite-sized pieces and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the cream cheese is truly softened to make spreading easier.
- ✓Don't overfill the lavash, or it will be difficult to roll.
- ✓If you don't have butter, you can use olive oil for brushing.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the cheese mixture.
- Incorporate a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Use a different combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella and cheddar.