Spinach Fatayer
Traditional Lebanese baked pastries filled with spinach, onions, herbs, lemon juice, and tangy sumac. A healthy mezze that's perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.
Prep Time
35 mins min
Cook Time
25 mins min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ground sumac
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp ground allspice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the flours, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the warm water and olive oil and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine the spinach, onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, sumac, black pepper, and allspice.
- 5
Squeeze out any excess liquid from the spinach mixture.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
- 8
Roll each portion into a small circle.
- 9
Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
- 10
Pinch the edges together to form the traditional triangular fatayer shape.
- 11
Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- 12
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- 13
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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