Description
Golden baked spinach and cheese fatayer served warm with creamy labneh on the side. Soft fluffy dough surrounds a savory spinach filling with feta and mozzarella, creating a comforting Middle Eastern favorite that is perfect for gatherings or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 grams)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (6 grams)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water (240 ml)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 300 grams fresh spinach, finely chopped and squeezed dry
- 150 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup labneh (240 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- In another bowl, combine spinach, feta, mozzarella, onion, black pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix well.
- Divide dough into small equal balls. Roll each into a 10 centimeter circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center and fold into a triangle, pinching edges tightly to seal.
- Arrange on the prepared tray and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with labneh on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly to remove excess moisture and prevent soggy dough.
- Do not overfill the pastries to avoid leaks during baking.
- You can prepare and shape the fatayer ahead of time and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze baked fatayer in an airtight container for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: spinach cheese fatayer, savory pastries, middle eastern appetizer, homemade fatayer, vegetarian mezze