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Spinach Fatayer: Crispy Triangles, 40% Fewer Calories

Golden, flaky spinach-filled triangles bursting with Lebanese flavor—now reformulated with phyllo and Greek yogurt to slash 230 calories while keeping every ounce of crispy, savory satisfaction. The ultimate portable snack that doesn't compromise.

25m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

18g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 6 phyllo pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
✓ 1.5 tbsp olive oil cooking spray
✓ 1 egg white
✓ 1 tbsp water
✓ 1/4 tsp sesame seeds (optional topping)
✓ Pinch of sea salt
✓ 250g fresh spinach (or 150g frozen, thawed and drained)
✓ 80g low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
✓ 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
✓ 1/2 tsp ground sumac (or lemon zest)
✓ 1/4 tsp black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling: Heat 1 tsp olive oil spray in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red onion for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add spinach in batches, stirring until completely wilted and any excess moisture evaporates (about 5–7 minutes). Transfer to a bowl, cool for 2 minutes, then fold in crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sumac, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Assemble Egg Wash: Whisk egg white with 1 tbsp water in a small bowl until combined. This creates a light, moisture-sealing brush coating without extra fat.

3. Cut Phyllo Strips: Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean work surface. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet lengthwise into 4 long strips (approximately 3 inches wide). Cover unused phyllo with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.

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4. Build First Triangle: Place 1 phyllo strip horizontally. Lightly spray with olive oil (about 0.5 seconds). Place 1 tbsp filling at the bottom left corner. Fold the bottom right corner up and over the filling to create a triangle, then continue folding upward at diagonal angles until the entire strip is wrapped into a tight triangle. No filling should be visible. Repeat with remaining strips and filling to make 8 triangles total (4 per person).

5. Seal and Top: Arrange triangles seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush each triangle with egg white wash using a pastry brush. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Lightly spray again with olive oil spray (total per fatayer: ~0.25 tsp oil).

6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake fatayer for 20–25 minutes until phyllo is deep golden brown and crispy-looking. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even browning. They should sound papery when tapped.

7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes (they continue crisping as they cool). Transfer to a wire rack for 2 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature within 4 hours.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein18g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat10g

Fiber4g

🏷️ Tags

#Lebanese spinach pastry recipe#phyllo triangles healthy snack#fatayer calories reduced

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