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Dairy and Nut-Free Sambusak with Spinach and Potatoes recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy and Nut-Free Sambusak with Spinach and Potatoes

A savory Saudi-inspired pastry filled with a spiced spinach and potato mixture, baked to golden perfection and completely free of dairy and nuts.

55m4 servings
Contains wheatContains sesameDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
280 cal|7g protein|40g carbs|10g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Warm water
  • 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
  • about 285 g Spinach, fresh or frozen (thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the olive oil and warm water, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2While the dough is resting, boil the diced potatoes until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4Add the cooked potatoes and spinach to the skillet. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is heated through.
  5. 5Preheat oven to 190°C.
  6. 6Divide the dough into small balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle.
  7. 7Spoon a generous amount of the spinach and potato filling onto one half of each circle. Fold the other half over to form a semi-circle, and crimp the edges to seal.
  8. 8Place the sambusak on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil or dairy-free milk for browning. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  9. 9Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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