Savory Spinach Feta Pastries (Print Version)
Flaky golden pastries filled with spinach, feta, and herbs, ideal as appetizer or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (approx. 8.8 oz)
→ 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 large egg, beaten
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Add spinach and cook until wilted or heated through if frozen. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Combine spinach mixture, crumbled feta, dill, nutmeg, 1 egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
05 - Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 equal squares. Place filling in center of each square, fold over to form triangles or rectangles, and seal edges by pressing and crimping with a fork.
06 - Arrange pastries on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
07 - Allow pastries to cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a delicious secret with a friend when you reveal how simple and fresh the ingredients are.
- This recipe quickly became a favorite because it combines flaky textures with lively herbs, making each bite irresistibly memorable.
02 -
- Make sure the spinach is well drained to prevent soggy pastries; excess moisture can ruin that flaky texture you’re after.
- Using fresh dill instead of dried really changed the flavor for me—its brightness lifts the whole filling.
03 -
- Chilling the filled pastries briefly before baking helps the shape hold better and prevents spreading.
- Using a fork to crimp the edges not only seals the filling but adds charming detail that signals homemade love.