Description
A delightful dish combining crispy pastry with a creamy spinach filling, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or 3/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (or feta for tangier flavor)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or parmesan for richness)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Puff pastry dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
- Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes (squares or circles).
- Place a spoonful of spinach filling onto the center of each pastry piece.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like red pepper flakes or herbs to the filling. Serve with a dipping sauce like marinara or yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: spinach, pastry, appetizer, vegetarian, flaky