Description
Savory spinach pastry brings Mediterranean charm to your table, blending rich flavors in a delicate golden crust. Crisp layers and creamy filling promise a delightful culinary journey you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
Cheese and Vegetable Additions:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pine nuts
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a perfectly crisp pastry exterior.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently roll out the puff pastry into a thin, even rectangle.
- Combine chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts in a mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and flavorful filling.
- Distribute the spinach mixture uniformly across the pastry surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the pastry from one long side to the other, creating a tight cylinder and pinching the seams to prevent filling from escaping.
- Apply a generous egg wash over the entire pastry surface, which will help achieve a glossy, golden-brown finish.
- Transfer the prepared pastry roll to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, positioning it seam-side down for optimal presentation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich, amber-colored crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes slicing easier.
- Cut the pastry into diagonal segments and serve immediately while still warm and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent soggy pastry, which can ruin the crispy texture.
- Toast pine nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the filling.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute puff pastry with gluten-free phyllo or almond flour-based pastry.
- Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like dill to elevate the overall taste profile and create a more complex flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg