Heart-Healthy Savory Meat Pastry

Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with this Heart-Healthy Savory Meat Pastry recipe—a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a tender whole wheat pastry shell and a flavorful filling of lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and low-fat feta cheese, these golden pockets are bursting with savory goodness in every bite. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and Mediterranean herbs like oregano and thyme, these pastries deliver robust flavor while supporting your health goals. The use of cold-pressed olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, and egg whites ensures a lighter, heart-friendly profile without compromising taste. Perfect for meal prepping, entertaining, or a family-size snack, this recipe delivers comfort and nourishment in just one dish. Bake them to golden perfection in under an hour and savor the guilt-free satisfaction of these heavenly hand pies!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.25 cup cold-pressed olive oil
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 cup low-fat feta cheese
• 1 egg white
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0 cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 0.25 cup of cold-pressed olive oil. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add 0.5 cup of cold water, and stir with a fork until a dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Roll the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Step 6

Add 1 lb of lean ground turkey and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.

Step 7

Chop 1 large onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Add them to the turkey, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach, 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Cook until the spinach wilts.

Step 9

Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly. Mix in 0.5 cup of low-fat feta cheese.

Step 10

Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.

Step 11

Cut the dough into six 6-inch circles using a round cutter or a small bowl.

Step 12

Place a spoonful of the turkey mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Step 13

Fold the dough in half over the filling, and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Step 14

Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 15

Beat 1 egg white and brush it lightly over the pastries.

Step 16

Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 17

Allow to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy your heart-healthy savory meat pastry!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1327.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2317.5

Total Fat 107.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 388.1mg	0%
Sodium 3099.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 158.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 916.8mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 2637.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 34.3%