Spinach fatayer triangle pies
Soft little dough parcels with a lemony spinach and sumac filling. Good warm or cold in a lunchbox.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.35 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the warm water and olive oil and knead for 8 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Cover and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 2
Wilt the spinach in a large pan in batches for 2 minutes. Cool, squeeze out all the water, then chop finely.
- 3
Fry the onion in the filling oil for 6 minutes until soft. Mix with the spinach, sumac, lemon juice and salt.
6 min - 4
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Divide the dough into 12 balls and roll each into a 12 cm circle.
- 5
Put a spoonful of filling in the middle. Fold up three sides to make a triangle and pinch the seams firmly closed.
- 6
Place on lined trays and brush with oil. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
15 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.