Fatayers (Spinach Pastry) Recipe

Name: Fatayers (Spinach Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour (plain); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 ½ cups water; ¾ cup vegetable oil; 1 12 kg fresh spinach; ½ cup lemon juice; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons ground sumac (as desired); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon thickened pomegranate juice (as desired)

Servings: persons

5 cups all-purpose flour (plain)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 12 kg fresh spinach
½ cup lemon juice
3 large onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground sumac (as desired)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon thickened pomegranate juice (as desired)

1
Prepare dough (ajeen).
2
Check my recipies for Ajeen (basic arabic dough).
3
Leave aside and cover for an hour to rise.
4
Make sure dough doubles in volume.
5
Filling: Remove roots and yellow leaves from spinach.
6
Chop finely then wash well and drain, rub with 1/2 tspn salt.
7
Drain spinach again with your hands to dry.
8
Mash the onions with remaining salt.
9
Add pepper and sumac.
10
Add spinach to onion, then mix in oil and pomegranate.
11
Put aside.
12
Roll out dough using a rolling pin till dough is as thin as possible (5 mm).
13
Invert a tea cup on dough and press to have equal circles.
14
Place a tbls of spinach filling on each piece.
15
Bring up sides at 3 points to form a triangular shape.
16
Press edges firmly with fingertips to seal completely (put flour on finger tips to help seal).
17
Place pies on oiled baking sheets.
18
Bake in a moderately hot oven (200 C) for 30 minutes.

1143

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups all-purpose flour (plain), 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Fatayers (Spinach Pastry) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fatayers (Spinach Pastry)

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Variations & substitutions

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