Spinach and feta pastries are a delicious and popular dish loved by many. They combine the rich flavors of cheese and fresh spinach with the delightful crunch of puff pastry. These pastries can be served as appetizers or as a light meal, making them perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a friendly get-together. In this recipe, we will learn how to prepare these pastries easily with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 120g frozen spinach
- 1 small onion (or half a large onion)
- 3 garlic cloves
- Mixed herbs, salt, and pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- 50g grated mozzarella
- 1 egg (separated; the white will be mixed into the filling, and the yolk will be used to brush the pastry)
- Sesame seeds
Method
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the Filling
- Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and fry for a few minutes until the onion becomes tender and translucent.
- Add the frozen spinach and continue to stir.
- Add the mixed herbs, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of water.
- Continue to cook until all the water has evaporated and the filling is dry.
- Allow the filling to cool. For the quickest cooling, spread it out on a large plate and place it in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
- Once cooled, add the crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and egg white. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.
Assemble the Pastries
- Lay out the puff pastry sheet on a flat surface.
- Spread the filling evenly over the entire pastry sheet.
- Roll the pastry up into a log shape.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the log into equal-sized slices.
Prepare for Baking
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the egg yolk.
- Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top.
Baking
- Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- Serve the pastries hot and enjoy their delicious flavor.
Spinach and Feta Pastries
Spinach and feta pastries are a delicious and popular dish that combines rich cheese flavors and fresh spinach with crispy puff pastry. These pastries can be served as appetizers or light meals, making them perfect for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers. They are easy to prepare with simple ingredients, making them a great choice for any occasion.
- Frying pan
- Sharp Knife:
- Baking sheet
- – Puff Pastry
- – 1 sheet puff pastry
- – Filling
- – 120g frozen spinach
- – 1 small onion (or half a large onion)
- – 3 garlic cloves
- – Mixed herbs (to taste)
- – Salt and pepper (to taste)
- – 1/2 cup water
- – 200g feta cheese (crumbled)
- – 50g grated mozzarella
- – 1 egg (separated; egg white for the filling, yolk for brushing)
- – Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Preheat the Oven
- – Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the Filling
- – Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- – Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is tender and translucent.
- – Stir in the frozen spinach and cook until heated through.
- – Add mixed herbs, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook until the water evaporates and the filling is dry.
- – Cool the filling by spreading it on a large plate and placing it in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
- – Once cooled, mix in the crumbled feta cheese, grated mozzarella, and egg white until well combined.
- Assemble the Pastries
- – Lay out the puff pastry sheet on a flat surface.
- – Evenly spread the filling over the entire pastry sheet.
- – Roll the pastry into a log shape.
- – Slice the log into equal-sized pieces.
- Prepare for Baking
- – Arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- – Brush the tops with egg yolk.
- – Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake
- – Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve
- – Serve the pastries hot and enjoy!
