Fatayer (Spinach Pies)
Flaky, hand-shaped pockets filled with a bright, lemony spinach filling and toasted pine nuts — satisfying to shape and even more satisfying to pull warm from the oven. The dough is tender and lightly crisp while the filling balances savory, tangy, and nutty notes.
4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 ¼ cup warm water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 egg
1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, roughly chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
4 oz feta, crumbled
1 tsp sumac
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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