Spinach Stuffed Pastry

🥬 Spinach Stuffed Pastry Recipe

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or use ricotta or cream cheese for a different flavor)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or chili flakes

For the pastry:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)

• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Sauté onion until soft and translucent (about 3–4 minutes).

   • Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.

   • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh). Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.

   • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

   • Stir in crumbled feta cheese.

3. Assemble the pastries:

   • Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles (about 3×3 inches).

   • Place a spoonful of the spinach filling in the center of each square.

   • Fold into triangles or rectangles and seal the edges with a fork.

   • Brush the tops with beaten egg.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

5. Cool & serve:

   • Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature