Delicious Spinach Triangles (Fatayer Sabanegh)

These spinach triangles, also known as fatayer sabanegh, are a popular Middle Eastern dish that are both delicious and nutritious. Made with a flavorful spinach filling and flaky dough, these triangles are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. The recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a plate full of golden, crispy triangles that are bursting with flavor. Give these spinach triangles a try and impress your guests with your culinary skills!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until they are softened and fragrant.
3. Add the chopped spinach to the pan and sauté until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. In a bowl, mix together the cooled spinach mixture, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
5. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheets into triangles of your desired size. Spoon a small amount of the spinach mixture onto the center of each triangle.
6. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle shape, and press the edges firmly to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining pastry and filling.
7. Place the spinach triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the triangles with the beaten egg to give them a nice golden color when baked. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the triangles are golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious spinach triangles (fatayer sabanegh) warm or at room temperature.

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