These savory Lebanese spinach pies are a game-changer! Flaky, golden-baked dough wraps around a vibrant spinach filling, infused with warm spices, zesty lemon, and caramelized onions for a burst of flavor in every bite.
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| 22.5 C | Baby Spinach, Chopped |
| 1 C | White Onion, 1/4 In Diced |
| 1/2 C | Olive Oil |
| 3 tbsp. | Lemon Juice |
| 2 tsp. | Kosher Salt |
| 1 tsp. | Black Pepper |
| 1/2 tsp. | Allspice |
| 1/8 tsp. | Cinnamon |
| Egg Wash As Needed, Optional | |
| Sesame Seeds |
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Place the frozen dough on a parchment-lined sheet pan and spray with vegetable oil. Top sprayed dough with a second dough. |
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2
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. |
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3
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The next day, allow the dough to double in size, keeping it covered. |
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4
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In a large sauté pan, heat the oil, add the onions and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. |
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5
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Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, allspice and cinnamon, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. |
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6
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On a floured surface, roll the dough into 3½" to 4" circle. Add 2T of the cooked spinach mixture to the center of the dough. |
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7
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Pinch the bottom portion of the dough together to create a cone shape. |
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8
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Then pinch the left top corner of the dough together and then do the same for right corner to create a triangle shape. |
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9
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Place on an oiled-sprayed parchment-lined pan, egg wash, top with sesame seeds and bake in a preheated convection oven at 350 to 375 degrees, or at 400 degrees in conventional oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. |