Arabic Spinach Pastries (Fatayer Sbankh) Recipe

Name: Arabic Spinach Pastries (Fatayer Sbankh)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons milk Dried; 4 tablespoons yogurt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 tablespoon yeast; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; warm water about half cup; 1 onion small, Red would be great, but yellow is fine; 1 lemon medium; 8 ounces spinach; salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon spice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons milk Dried
4 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
warm water about half cup
1 onion small, Red would be great, but yellow is fine
1 lemon medium
8 ounces spinach
salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon spice

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["Combine dry ingredient together.", "Now make a hole, and start adding wet ingredient slowly.", "Knead at least 15 minutes, and set the dough aside for couple of hours in a warm setting", "Preheat the oven at 400 f, use non stick baking sheets, or use an oil spray, or just grease the sheet it with vegetable oil lightly.", "Now start make small pastries and put them on baking sheet, and let it rest", "Now prepare the filing, cut the spinach coarsely, and dice the onion in very small pieces", "Now add oil, spices, and lemon to the filling", "before you start adding filling squeeze it well, and then put it in the center of the dough
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Make a triangle shape, by pulling the two upper sides, then grab the bottom over.", "Put in the oven on medium rack, or even the bottom, but keep an eye on them.", "Broil them for 3 minutes to have a nice brown color", "Serve them hot or cold."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk Dried, 4 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Arabic Spinach Pastries (Fatayer Sbankh) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arabic Spinach Pastries (Fatayer Sbankh)

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Variations & substitutions

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