Spinach Stuffed Pastry 💛
A quick, flaky, and delicious pastry filled with savory spinach. Perfect for beginners because it uses simple ingredients and comes together fast!
📝 Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional but delicious)
1/4 cup cream cheese or ricotta
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 egg (for egg wash)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Cook the spinach
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Make the filling
Mix the cooked spinach with feta cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper.
Prepare the pastry
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares or rectangles.
Fill and fold
Spoon a small amount of filling onto each square.
Fold into triangles or rectangles and press the edges with a fork to seal.
Egg wash
Beat the egg and brush it over the pastries for a golden crust.
Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffy and golden brown.
⭐ Optional Add-Ins
Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Cooked mushrooms
Caramelized onions
A pinch of chili flakes
🍽️ Tips
If using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out the extra water.
Sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top before baking for extra flavor.
✅ Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch.
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