Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles)
Jiddo’s fatayer sabanegh are triangular whole-wheat pastries filled with fresh spinach, onions, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and mint. The filling is bright and herbaceous with a gentle garlic flavor, making these Lebanese street-food pastries well suited to serve as an appetizer or alongside a main course.
- Prep1 hr 30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the yeast, sugar, and hot water; set aside until bubbles form on the surface. Stir in the salt and olive oil. Place the flour in a large bowl, then stir in the yeast mixture until a soft dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand until it is smooth, soft, and satiny, about 15 minutes. Cover the dough with a clean towel and set aside to rest.
- 2
Coarsely chop the spinach. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spinach. Cook the spinach for 2 minutes, or just until wilted; drain very well and return it to the pot. Add the onions, lemon juice, garlic, basil, mint, and garlic salt. Cook and stir the spinach mixture for 2 minutes more to blend the flavors.
- 3
Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Meanwhile, cut the dough into golf-ball-sized pieces and roll them into 5-inch-diameter disks about 1/4-inch thick. Place spinach filling in the middle of each disk. Stir the spinach mixture frequently to prevent the juice from separating. Fold up three sides of each disk to make a triangle, leaving a small hole in the center to release steam while baking.
- 4
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and cool on racks.
- 5
Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest.
- 6
Coarsely chop the spinach.
- 7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spinach.
- 8
Cook the spinach for 2 minutes, or just until wilted; drain very well and return it to the pot.
- 9
Add the onions, lemon juice, garlic, basil, mint, and garlic salt.
- 10
Cook and stir the spinach mixture for 2 minutes more to blend the flavors.
- 11
Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 12
Meanwhile, cut the dough into golf ball–size pieces and roll them into 5-inch disks about 1/4 inch thick.
- 13
Place 1 tablespoon of the spinach filling in the center of each disk.
- 14
Stir the spinach mixture often so the juices do not separate.
- 15
Fold up three sides of each disk to form a triangle, leaving a small hole in the center to vent steam while baking.
- 16
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 17
Remove and cool on racks.
- Calories 165.38 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.34 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 31.67 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.37 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 179.35 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.18 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 5.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 109.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 529.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 479.44 mcg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin C 13.21 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandpa's Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 165.38 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles) made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Garlic Salt. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 1 hr 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 165.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 17 steps.
- Is Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles) healthy?
- Grandpa’s Spinach Fatayer (Lebanese Triangles) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 165.38 calories and 6.34 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 179.35 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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