Palestinian Spinach Pies
Delight your taste buds with these authentic Palestinian Spinach Pies, a Middle Eastern classic known for their perfectly spiced filling and fluffy, golden pastry. Made from scratch, the dough is soft and pillowy, enriched with olive oil for a tender texture. The vibrant filling combines fresh spinach, tangy sumac, zesty lemon juice, and a gentle kick of black pepper, creating a savory explosion with every bite. Hand-folded into charming triangular shapes, these pies are baked to perfection, offering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside moist and flavorful. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or part of a mezze spread, these spinach pies are a celebration of Palestinian flavors that are sure to impress your family and guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 cup Warm water
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 1 large Onion
- 1 tablespoon Sumac
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients, then mix to form a dough.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Wash and chop the spinach into small pieces. Squeeze out any excess water using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
Finely dice the onion and mix it with the chopped spinach in a large bowl.
Add the sumac, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the spinach mixture. Mix well to combine.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough has risen, divide it into small golf ball-sized portions.
Roll out each portion into a circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
Place a tablespoon of the spinach filling in the center of each circle.
Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a triangle, pinching the edges to seal them tightly.
Arrange the spinach pies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each pie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pies are golden brown on the bottom and lightly browned on top.
Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3937 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 332.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.5 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 34.4 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
