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Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry

These addictive spinach stuffed pastries are a delicious snack or appetizer, combining spinach with flaky pastry for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 pieces onions, finely chopped
  • A pinch green onion leaves, chopped
  • 500 grams spinach, chopped (about 17 ounces)
  • A pinch parsley, chopped
  • 200 ml kefir (about 0.8 cups)
  • 90 ml water (tea glass size)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for dough)
  • 1 piece egg white (from a large egg)
  • 420 grams wheat flour (approximately 3.5 cups)
  • 15 grams butter (for dough)
  • 12 ml vegetable oil (for dough)
For the Filling
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 grams salt (additional for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon mint
  • 1 piece hot or sweet pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon kefir (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for filling)
For Topping
  • sesame seeds
  • black cumin seeds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped onions, green onion leaves, chopped spinach, and parsley. Stir in the kefir, water, salt, and egg white. Mix everything well until combined.
  2. Gradually add the wheat flour while continuing to blend the mixture. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic in texture.
  3. Incorporate the teaspoon of butter and the tablespoon of vegetable oil into the dough, kneading once more until the ingredients are well blended.
  4. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Set aside.
Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, cumin, mint, and any hot or sweet pepper if you like it spicy. Add a tablespoon of kefir and vegetable oil to create a paste-like filling.
Assembly
  1. Take one dough ball and roll it out into a thin circle. Place a spoonful of the prepared filling in the center of the dough. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
  2. Repeat this step with the remaining dough balls and filling.
Baking
  1. Arrange the stuffed pastries on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix an egg yolk with kefir and vegetable oil. Brush this mixture over the top of each pastry, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and black cumin seeds.
  2. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the pastries for 25-30 minutes, or until they’re beautifully golden brown.

Notes

These pastries are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. You can customize the filling or make ahead and freeze before baking.