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What is Bolani?
Bolani
is a traditional Afghani flatbread stuffed and baked with either spinach,
pumpkin, red potato, or green lentil filling.
Bolani is usually served warm and
as a side-dish, appetizer, Hors d'œuvre, or even as a main dish.
It is the perfect diet food
because not only are they low in carbohydrates, calories, and fat, they
are high in nutrition such as protein, fiber, and vitamins.
Bolanis are also ideal for vegans or those looking for healthy
alternatives to meat products.
Packaging and Preparation:
Bolanis all come two in a pack and is already baked and
ready to eat. However, it is
recommended to warm them before serving. You
can use a conventional oven or a toaster oven for a crispy toast.
You may also pan-fry on a
non-stick pan using only a couple of drops of olive oil at the most.
Microwaving is generally not
recommended but if you so choose to, do not overheat as the Bolani may
become soggy.
Heating instructions in an
oven:
Heat for approximately 5 minutes at 375 degrees.
Heating instructions on a
non-stick pan:
Warm each side 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
Storage instructions:
Transfer Bolani’s to an air-tight zip-lock bag and keep
in the refrigerator for 10-14 days. If
freezing, separate the Bolanis with a wax sheet and transfer to an
air-tight zip-lock bag and keep in freezer for up to 4-5 weeks.
It may also be convenient to first
cut the Bolani’s in halves.
To warm up after freezing, take the Bolani’s out of the
freezer and let them defrost on the kitchen counter for about an hour.
Then apply any of the heating
instructions listed above.
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The Spinach Bolani is the most popular choice of Bolani – so delicious and healthy It is almost hard to believe. It is a very gratifying main dish, side-dish, or appetizer. One serving is only 103 calories – it comes with 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 121% of your daily Vitamin A requirement. (About 4 servings per package.)
Spinach is rich in vitamin A, K, manganese and folate. It also contains magnesium, iron, vitamin C, B2, B6, calcium, potassium, tryptophan, copper, B1, protein, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium. Spinach has chlorophyll and glutathione which helps the liver in the detoxification processes. Also present is octacosane, which promotes stamina and energy. The fiber in spinach helps control cholesterol levels.
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This Bolani is stuffed with redskin potatoes with savory flavors arising from leek and green onions and traditional Afghani spices. One serving is only 124 calories – it comes with 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. (About 4 servings per package.)
Redskin potatoes are lower in starch and calories than other potatoes. The potatoes in the Bolani are also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and even some protein.
Onions contain complex sulfur compounds. Onions are rich in chromium and some potassium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum and calcium. They also have vitamin C, trace amounts of B vitamins, iron and zinc. Onions contain the powerful antioxidant quercetin, flavonoids and several other micronutrients. Being high in chromium, onions can help decrease blood glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels and decrease total cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing HDL or good cholesterol. These factors are known to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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