Description
These Spinach & Feta Parcels are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying weeknight dinner option that combines fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and flaky puff pastry. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this dish offers a light yet hearty meal perfect for any skill level and customizable to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 200g fresh spinach, washed and finely chopped
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Start by washing and finely chopping the fresh spinach. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted and excess moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then mix in crumbled feta, season with salt and pepper.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to an even thickness. Cut into squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred parcel size.
- Assemble the Parcels: Scoop a generous spoonful of spinach and feta filling onto the center of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over to create a parcel, sealing the edges tightly by pressing with a fork or your fingers to prevent leaks during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat an egg in a small bowl and brush it gently over the parcels’ surface. This will give them a beautiful golden brown color and glossy finish once baked.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the parcels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or until puffed up and golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Drain Well: Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the cooked spinach to avoid soggy pastries.
- Keep Pastry Cold: Work quickly and keep the puff pastry cold until baking to ensure maximum flakiness.
- Don’t Overfill: Overstuffing can cause the parcels to burst, so use a moderate amount of filling.
- Use Fresh Cheese: Fresh, good-quality feta makes a noticeable difference in flavor and texture.
- Check Oven Temperature: A hot oven ensures the pastry crisps up nicely while cooking the filling properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg