Middle Eastern Spinach and Feta Samosas

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Ground sumac
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 package Phyllo dough or spring roll wrappers
• 0.5 cup Melted butter
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts, toasted(optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onions until translucent and soft.

3. 3

   Add the chopped spinach to the skillet in batches, cooking until fully wilted and the moisture has mostly evaporated.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in the sumac, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and toasted pine nuts if using.

5. 5

   Allow the spinach mixture to cool slightly, then fold in the crumbled feta cheese until well combined.

6. 6

   Cut your pastry sheets into long strips about 3 inches wide, then brush a strip lightly with melted butter.

7. 7

   Place a tablespoon of filling at one end of a strip and fold it diagonally to form a triangle, continuing to fold like a flag until the end.

8. 8

   Place the triangles on the baking sheet, brush the tops with more butter, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.