Spinach Turnovers Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings24
CuisineCourse
Method

Ingredients

 Bread dough2 Pound
 Olive or nut oil for baking
 2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves
 Parsley1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped (Filling:)
 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
 112 cup finely chopped spring onions
 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly fried in olive oil (optional)
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon (Filling:)
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon (Filling:)
 Mixed spices1/4 Teaspoon (Filling:)
 1/2 teaspoon Zaatar Mixture or thyme
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling:)
 Approx '1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

Place the bread dough in a warm place and allow to rise.
Mix all the filling ingredients together.
When the bread dough has risen, roll out on a floured board to 1/4 in (6 mm) thickness and cut into 4 in (10 cm) squares.
Place a tablespoon of filling on each square of dough and fold to form a triangle-shaped pie.
Secure edges together by folding them over and pressing firmly down with fork prongs.
Place the pies on a well oiled baking tray and brush each one with oil.
Bake in a hot oven, 425°F (220°C) until lightly golden.
Serve hot or cold.
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