Description
Flaky Spinach Feta Puff Pastry is a delightful appetizer bursting with flavor and texture. The combination of creamy feta cheese and earthy spinach, enveloped in golden, flaky pastry, makes each bite a true pleasure. Perfect for gatherings or as a quick snack, these savory puffs are sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 10 ounces chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add drained spinach to the skillet, stirring for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sautéed onions and spinach with crumbled feta, beaten eggs, parsley, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into squares (about 4 inches each).
- Spoon filling onto the center of each square, fold over to form triangles, and seal edges by pressing down or crimping with a fork.
- Place pastries on prepared baking sheets and brush tops with egg wash (whisked egg with a tablespoon of water).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg