Thin lavash is ideal for making a quick, light, simple snack, both cold and hot. You can fold envelopes from it in no time, in any size. And fill the inside with a variety of fillings to suit your taste.
The five most commonly used ingredients in lavash envelope recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thin lavash | 277 | 9.1 | 1 | 56 |
| Hard cheese | 366 | 24.1 | 29.5 | 0.3 |
| Cottage cheese | 156 | 16.4 | 10 | 0 |
| Eggs | 157 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 0.7 |
| Sour cream | 210 | 2.8 | 20 | 3.2 |
The easiest way is to slice sausage, ham, cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers, and grab some fresh herbs. Cut a square from the lavash and layer the filling in the center like a sandwich. Then wrap it all into an envelope so nothing falls out the sides. This sandwich envelope is ideal for a quick snack at school or at work. You can also easily reheat it in a microwave or sandwich maker.
By the way, you can fold lavash envelopes two ways: as squares or as triangles. The triangles are more convenient to hold, the filling doesn't fall out of them as easily, and they use less lavash — you cut it in a long ribbon the width of your future snack.
Once folded, the envelopes can be served right away or fried in a pan in a little oil. A non-stick grill pan also works — sandwiches don't stick to it, and no oil is needed.
After frying, the lavash turns pleasantly crispy, with a golden crust. It tastes better if there's melted cheese inside.
The five fastest lavash envelope recipes:
| Dish name | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelopes with crab sticks in a frying pan | 10 min | 428 | +19 |
| Fried lavash envelopes with mayonnaise and cheese | 15 min | 392 | 0 |
| Lavash envelopes in a frying pan | 20 min | 201 | +54 |
| Lavash envelopes with sausage and cheese | 20 min | 449 | +19 |
| Cottage cheese and apple lavash envelopes | 20 min | 130 | +141 |
Whichever lavash envelope recipe you choose, keep in mind that they can all be made ahead. For example, roll up twenty of them and put them in the fridge for later. After that, you'll only need to fry or reheat an envelope to get an ultra-fast, super-tasty hot breakfast. It's important to remember that lavash tends to dry out very quickly, so sandwiches made from it should be kept in a bag or special packaging. Also keep in mind that a juicy filling like a tomato slice can soak the bread layer so much that it tears. So for make-ahead fillings it's better to use dry products like cheese, sausage and so on.