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Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastries

Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastries

These Mediterranean Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastries are flaky, buttery, and filled with a savory blend of spinach, herbs, creamy cheese, and subtle Mediterranean spices. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, these golden pastries bring the comfort of classic stuffed dishes—like spinach stuffed chicken breast and other stuffed chicken recipes—but in a lighter, flaky pastry version that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Spinach Filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup ricotta or cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust if feta is salty
  • For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Sesame seeds or black seeds optional topping

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Filling
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted (or warmed, if using frozen).
  6. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  7. Stir in feta, ricotta, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  8. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
  9. Assemble the Pastries
  10. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  11. Cut the puff pastry sheet into 8 equal squares.
  12. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling into the center of each square.
  13. Fold diagonally to create a triangle, or fold edges into the center for a pocket shape.
  14. Press edges using a fork to seal.
  15. Brush each pastry with egg wash.
  16. Sprinkle sesame seeds or black seeds on top if desired.
  17. Bake
  18. Transfer pastries to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  19. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  20. Allow them to cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

 
Spinach Swap: Kale, chard, or mixed greens also work.
Cheese Options: You can swap feta for goat cheese or mozzarella for a milder flavor.
Make-Ahead: Assemble the pastries and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Freezer-Friendly: Freeze unbaked pastries; bake straight from frozen + 5 extra minutes.
Serving Ideas: Enjoy warm with tzatziki, garlic yogurt dip, or marinara sauce.
Mediterranean Add-On: Add chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.