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 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 67.22 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.2 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 12.86 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 33.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 19.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 76.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 77.4 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies is a Lebanese appetizer recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 20, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 67.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies?
- It is a Lebanese pie recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs, Lemon. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 67.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies healthy?
- Lebanese Spinach Fatayer Hand Pies has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 67.22 calories and 2.2 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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