Jiddo's Fatayer Sabanegh (Spinach Triangles)

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These delicious, lemony spinach pies are perfect as maza (appetizers), or serve them with other Middle Eastern dishes.

Prep Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour

  • 3 pounds fresh spinach, rinsed and stems removed

  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped

  • cup lemon juice

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together yeast, sugar and hot water; set aside until bubbles form on the yeast's surface. Stir in salt and olive oil. Place flour in a large bowl, then stir in yeast mixture and bring mixture together to form a soft dough. Working on a lightly floured surface, use your hands to knead the dough until it's satiny smooth and soft, about 15 minutes. Cover dough with a clean towel and set aside to rest.

  2. Coarsely chop the spinach. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add spinach. Cook spinach 2 minutes, or just until wilted; drain very well and return to the pot. Add onions, lemon juice, garlic, basil, mint, and garlic salt. Cook and stir spinach mixture 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 size pieces and roll into 5-inch diameter disks about 1/4-inch thick. Place 1 tablespoon of spinach filling in the middle of each disk. Be sure to stir the spinach mixture frequently so the juice doesn't separate. Fold up three sides of the disk to make a triangle, leaving a small hole in the center to release steam while baking.

  4. Bake 10 to15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
3g Fat
24g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 652mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.