Spinach Stuffed Pastry

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 pastries)

For the Filling:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1½ cups frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
• ½ tsp salt, pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or ricotta, cream cheese, or shredded mozzarella)
• 1 egg (for binding, optional)

For the Pastry:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Filling:
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, 3–4 minutes.
   • Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
   • Add spinach and cook until wilted (or just heat through if using thawed frozen spinach).
   • Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
   • Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and optional egg if using. Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble Pastries:
   • Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6–8 equal squares or rectangles.
   • Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of spinach filling onto one half of each square.
   • Fold over (into triangle or rectangle shape) and press edges with a fork to seal.
4. Bake:
   • Brush tops with egg wash for shine.
   • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
5. Serve:
   • Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temp — great with yogurt dip or tzatziki!

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📝 Variations:

• Add chopped cooked mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
• Use phyllo dough for a crispier, flakier result.
• Make mini versions for party appetizers!