Lebanese Spinach And Feta Fatayer

Fatayer is a popular Middle Eastern pastry that can be filled with a variety of savory ingredients. In this recipe, we will be making Lebanese Spinach and Feta Fatayer, a delicious and flavorful appetizer or snack.

Vegetarian Appetizer West Asian Lebanese Cuisine Spinach Feta Snack
Lebanese Spinach And Feta Fatayer

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of sumac
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 package of store-bought pizza dough

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, chopped onion, olive oil, sumac, salt, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into 12 equal-sized circles.
  4. Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta mixture in the center of each dough circle.
  5. Fold the edges of the dough circle over the filling to create a triangular shape, pinching the edges to seal the fatayer.
  6. Place the fatayer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Baking

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per piece
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
8g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Rolling pin Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Lebanese Spinach and Feta Fatayer with a side of tzatziki sauce or hummus for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a shortcut, you can use store-bought frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach.

Cost

$10