Mediterranean Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Triangles Recipe
This Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a savory blend of sautéed spinach, aromatic herbs, ricotta, and feta cheese. Baked to golden perfection, these pastries are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack that capture the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame or nigella seeds (optional, for topping)
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz (280g) fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Make the Filling: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach along with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, oregano, and dill. Cook until the spinach wilts and excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before mixing in ricotta and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl to create the creamy filling.
- Prep the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface, then cut each sheet into six equal squares, making a total of 12 squares.
- Fill and Fold: Spoon a generous amount of the spinach-cheese filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold each square diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal and create a decorative crimped border. Place the stuffed pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg and optionally sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they puff up and turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, use vegan puff pastry and plant-based ricotta and feta alternatives, and substitute the egg wash with non-dairy milk or omit it entirely.
- For added protein, sauté mushrooms or mix in cooked lentils into the filling.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- Try using fresh herbs like mint or parsley in place of dill for a fresh twist in flavor.
Keywords: Mediterranean spinach pastry, spinach stuffed puff pastry, vegetarian appetizer, feta and ricotta pastry, savory puff pastry, baked spinach pastry
