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Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry: Flaky Heaven

Experience the Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry, a flaky delight filled with creamy ricotta and vibrant spinach, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 8 sheets Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 6 cups Fresh Spinach substitute with Swiss chard or baby kale
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese substitute with cottage cheese for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with Pecorino Romano for sharper taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can use fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt & Pepper to enhance flavors
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg (beaten) for vegan option, use plant-based milk instead
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or use cooking spray

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add fresh spinach and sauté for 3–4 minutes until wilted. Let cool.
  3. Combine cooled sautéed spinach with ricotta and Parmesan in a mixing bowl. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and mix until smooth.
  4. Thaw puff pastry sheets and cut each into 4–6 squares.
  5. Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each pastry square, fold corners over, and seal edges with a fork.
  6. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These pastries can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours, in the fridge for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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