Description
Savory Spinach and Feta Stuffed Puff Pastry is a delightful vegetarian appetizer that combines the earthy flavors of spinach and tangy feta cheese encased in a flaky puff pastry. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Spinach and Seasonings: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
- Prepare Filling: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Mix in crumbled feta.
- Assemble Pastries: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, spoon filling onto each square, fold over, and seal edges.
- Bake: Brush pastries with egg wash, bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute thawed and well-drained frozen spinach for fresh.
- Enhance the flavor with sun-dried tomatoes or chopped olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
