Spinach and Feta Pocket

The Spinach and Feta Pocket is a savory pastry, often in the form of a turnover or hand pie, featuring a filling of wilted spinach, crumbled feta cheese, onions, and herbs like dill or mint. It is a popular snack or light meal found in various forms across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically moderate to high in carbohydrates from the pastry dough, with significant protein and fat coming from the feta cheese and any added oil or butter. A single pocket provides a good source of iron and calcium from the spinach and cheese, with a rough calorie range of 250-400 per serving depending on size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin A	4500 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Folate	110 mcg
Magnesium	65 mg

Per 1 pocket (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a portable and flavorful example of how simple ingredients like greens and cheese are encased in dough for convenience across many cultures, from Greek spanakopita to Turkish börek. Nutritionally, the pairing of spinach (rich in iron and vitamins) with feta (a source of calcium and probiotics) creates a nutrient-dense bite.