Savory Spinach Feta Pastries (Printable)
Flaky pastries filled with spinach, feta, herbs; golden baked for a tasty savory snack or starter.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (8.8 oz), thawed if frozen
→ Filling
02 - 7 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or 5.3 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
03 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For Brushing
11 - 1 egg, beaten
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
03 - Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted or heated through if using frozen. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with crumbled feta, dill, nutmeg, one egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
05 - Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into eight equal squares or rectangles.
06 - Place a generous spoonful of filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and press edges firmly to seal. Crimp edges with a fork.
07 - Arrange pastries on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
09 - Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These pastries feel like a little secret because the creamy feta blends perfectly with the fresh spinach inside a satisfyingly crisp pastry shell
- It quickly became a go-to when unexpected guests stopped by; everyone loves the cozy, warm flavors
02 -
- Ensure the spinach mixture is not too wet or it will make the pastry soggy; draining well is key
- Folding and crimping the edges properly helps the filling stay enclosed during baking, keeping your kitchen mess-free
03 -
- Use cold puff pastry to get maximum puff and flakiness during baking
- Adding the egg into the filling helps bind everything so the cheese doesn’t ooze out at baking