Lebanese Spinach Pies (Fatayers) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups all-purpose flour (plain )
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 kg fresh spinach
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 large onions, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 tbsp ground sumac ( as desired)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp thickened pomegranate juice (as desired)

Directions:

Ajeen (dough).
Sift the flour into a working surface. Mix in salt and sugar. Make a well in the centre.
Pour olive oil and vegetable oil in the well. Mix the dry ingredients into the liquid.
Add water gradually. Knead the dough into a ball (if the dough is too stiff add some water).
Knead the dough on a floured working surface until it is smooth and elastic this can be done in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, or in a food processor.
Form the dough into a ball and put into a lightly floured bowl, covered with a damp cloth. Leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size- about 6 hours.
Filling.
Prepare dough (ajeen). Leave aside and cover for an hour to rise. Make sure dough doubles in volume.
Filling:
Remove roots and yellow leaves from spinach. Chop finely then wash well and drain, rub with 1/2 tspn salt. Drain spinach again with your hands to dry.
Mash the onions with remaining salt. Add pepper and sumac. Add spinach to onion, then mix in oil and pomegranate. Put aside.
Roll out dough using a rolling pin till dough is as thin as possible (5 mm). Invert a tea cup on dough and press to have equal circles.
Place a tbls of spinach filling on each piece. Bring up sides at 3 points to form a triangular shape.
Press edges firmly with fingertips to seal completely (put flour on finger tips tohelp seal).
Place pies on oiled baking sheets. Bake in a moderately hot oven (200° C) for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	593.41 Kcal (2484 kJ)
Calories from fat	252.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.03g	43%
Sodium	1315.88mg	55%
Potassium	1228.35mg	26%
Total Carbs	74.29g	25%
Sugars	3.82g	15%
Dietary Fiber	7.23g	29%
Protein	14g	28%
Vitamin C	62.4mg	104%
Iron	6.4mg	36%
Calcium	216.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.46 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.73g	43%
Sodium	315.9mg	55%
Potassium	294.89mg	26%
Total Carbs	17.83g	25%
Sugars	0.92g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	29%
Protein	3.36g	28%
Vitamin C	15mg	104%
Iron	1.5mg	36%
Calcium	52mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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