Description
Elevate your appetizers with this flaky spinach feta puff pastry, featuring silky sautéed spinach, tangy feta, and delicate puff layers for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but cold (about 8 x 12 in)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
- 10 oz fresh spinach (or 14 oz frozen, thawed and well-drained), roughly chopped
- 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 large egg + 2 tbsp crème fraîche or Greek yogurt, lightly whisked
- Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment, chilling it briefly.
- Heat the oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion or shallot until translucent, about 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach in batches until wilted, then cook until most moisture evaporates.
- Transfer the spinach mixture to a sieve and press gently to extract excess liquid.
- Combine the drained spinach, feta, whisked egg, crème fraîche, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Roll the puff pastry sheet into a slightly larger rectangle on a floured surface.
- Transfer the pastry to the chilled tray, scoring a 1/2-inch border without cutting through.
- Spoon the spinach-feta mix into the center, brush the rim with beaten egg, and dock lightly if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–7 minutes before slicing.
Notes
To store, cool completely and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg