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.
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan For cooking the filling.
- 2 Sharp Knife: For slicing the rolled pastry.
- 3 Baking sheet To arrange the pastries for baking.
Ingredients
- - 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
Instructions
- 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!