Description
Fatayer Sabanekh (spinach pies) with Pita Bread Dough
1 package store bought pizza dough
4 large bunches spinach, washed and chopped
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 onion, finely grated
1 tablespoon sumac (available at Middle Eastern stores), optional
¼ cup feta crumbled cheese (optional)
To make filling: Wash and chop the spinach. Sprinkle with salt to cause wilting.Squeeze the water from the spinach with your hands. Add oil, lemon, salt, onion and sumac if using.You can also add feta cheese if you wish
To assemble: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a flat circle about 4 inches in diameter. Place 1 tablespoon spinach filling in the center. Pinch ends to meet in the middle to create a triangular shape. Let the pies rest 15 minutes. Coat a baking sheet with oil and bake pies for 15 minutes or until browned.