Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Triangles Recipe
This Spinach Puff Pastry recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed onions, garlic, spinach, ricotta, feta, and Parmesan cheeses, lightly seasoned with nutmeg and black pepper. Baked to golden perfection, these savory pastries make a delicious appetizer, snack, or light meal that’s easy to prepare and impressively tasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Egg Wash
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute to release its aroma. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, well-drained spinach, ricotta, feta, Parmesan cheeses, one large egg, ground nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the filling mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×10-inch square. Cut this square into 4 equal squares, or 6 smaller squares if you prefer smaller pastries.
- Fill and seal: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold the squares over to form triangles or rectangles. Seal the edges firmly by pressing with a fork to prevent any filling from leaking out during baking. Place each filled pastry onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Egg wash and bake: Brush the top of each pastry generously with the beaten egg wash to achieve a beautiful golden-brown finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown on top. Allow them to cool slightly before serving to enhance the flavors and make handling easier.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the thawed spinach to avoid soggy pastries.
- For extra flavor, feel free to add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling mixture.
- Puff pastry can be tricky to work with; keep it chilled until ready to roll and cut.
- These pastries can be served warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for parties or meal prep.
- For a vegetarian version, omit any animal-based ingredients not already vegetarian-safe (this recipe is naturally vegetarian).
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