Description
These Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful combination of savory flavors wrapped in flaky pastry. Perfect for entertaining or a flavorful snack!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- sesame seeds or extra feta for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and seasonings: Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, oregano, and nutmeg. Cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted and any moisture has evaporated.
- Mix in feta: Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then mix in the crumbled feta.
- Prepare pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal squares. Place a spoonful of the spinach-feta mixture in the center of each square.
- Shape and bake: Fold two opposite corners toward the center and pinch to seal, or fold into triangles and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush each piece with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds or more feta if desired. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These can be made ahead and frozen before baking. Just bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
- Great as an appetizer or brunch snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
