Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies
Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies feature a soft, lightly enriched dough wrapped around a tangy spinach and onion filling brightened with lemon. Each bite balances tender pastry with a fresh, peppery, and citrusy center, perfect for sharing at gatherings or serving as a light lunch or mezze alongside yogurt and olives. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
- Prep30 min
- Cook25 min
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Stir 1/3 cup hot water and yeast together in a small bowl, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Mix in flour, powdered milk, sugar, olive oil, baking powder, and salt, gradually adding the remaining water to form a combined dough. Leave it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.
- 3
While the dough rises, make the stuffing: Heat olive oil in a pan.
- 4
Add onion, then add spinach and stir-fry for a few minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Set aside to cool.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Take small portions of the risen dough and roll them into small, flat circles. Fill each circle with about 1 teaspoon of the spinach mixture and fold into a triangle as follows: fold one edge of the circle to the center, then the next edge, then fold the third edge over the top to form a triangle. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Brush each piece with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 62.05 kcal Low Source
- Protein 2.05 g Low Source
- Carbs 11.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.46 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 8.87 mg Low Source
- Sodium 42.85 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.13 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.5 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source
- Potassium 73.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 189.73 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
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