A delicious and nutritious vegetarian pastry filled with a savory spinach and feta cheese mixture.
Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat, stir in the feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Assemble the pastries:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles of your desired size.
- Place a spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Bake the pastries:
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve:
- Let the pastries cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as a creamy tomato sauce or a tangy yogurt dip.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream to the spinach filling.
- You can substitute feta cheese with ricotta cheese or goat cheese.
- For a vegan option, use vegan puff pastry and vegan feta cheese.