Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• ½ cup ricotta cheese or cream cheese
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

Instructions

1. Prepare the filling:
   In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add spinach:
   Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh) or warmed through (if using frozen). Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
3. Mix in cheese:
   In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture with ricotta (and feta if using).
4. Shape the pastry:
   Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly. Cut into squares or rectangles, depending on your desired shape.
5. Fill and fold:
   Place a spoonful of the spinach mixture in the center of each pastry piece. Fold over into triangles or rectangles and seal the edges with a fork.
6. Egg wash:
   Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Bake:
   Place on a lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
8. Cool slightly before serving.

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