Blini with meat

Blini with meat is a hearty, savory dish from Russia and Eastern Europe, featuring thin, crepe-like pancakes made from buckwheat or wheat flour, typically filled with seasoned minced meat such as beef or pork. The meat is often cooked with onions and spices before being wrapped or layered with the blini, creating a satisfying and portable meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the blini, protein from the meat filling, and fats from cooking oils or butter, making it moderately high in calories—roughly 300-500 per serving depending on size and preparation. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber, especially if whole-grain flour is used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	4.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg

Per 2 blini with meat filling (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, blini have ancient Slavic roots and were traditionally associated with Maslenitsa, a festival celebrating the end of winter, symbolizing the sun and renewal. Nutritionally, the use of buckwheat flour in some recipes adds a nutty flavor and boosts the dish's fiber and mineral content, making it a more wholesome option compared to plain wheat versions.