Description
These Spinach and Feta Triangles are a delicious and easy-to-make savory pastry featuring a flaky puff pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of spinach and crumbled feta cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, they bake to a golden crisp and are enhanced with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Filling
- 200 g frozen spinach
- 50 g feta cheese (Bulgarian feta recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- Olive oil spray (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry and Spinach: Begin by thawing the sheet of puff pastry at room temperature, which usually takes about 10 minutes. Simultaneously, thaw the frozen spinach until soft.
- Drain Spinach: Once thawed, place the spinach in a colander and press down to remove all excess water. This step is crucial to avoid soggy pastry.
- Prepare Filling: Transfer the drained spinach to a bowl. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces using your fingers and combine with the spinach. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then mix thoroughly to blend flavors.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking.
- Cut Puff Pastry: When the puff pastry has softened slightly, use a sharp knife to cut it into 4 equal squares for making the triangles.
- Fill Pastry Squares: Place a portion of the spinach and feta mixture onto the bottom right corner of each puff pastry square, shaping it so that it forms a triangle. Make sure to keep the filling away from the edges to prevent leaking.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle shape. Gently press the edges together with your fingers to seal. Then, transfer the filled triangles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to press down along the edges again for a secure seal.
- Optional Topping: Lightly spray the tops of the triangles with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the triangles for 15 to 20 minutes until they turn golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the triangles from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the flaky texture and flavorful filling.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the spinach to avoid soggy pastry.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts on the puff pastry sheet.
- You can swap Bulgarian feta for any crumbly salty feta if unavailable.
- These triangles are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
