🥬 Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Squares
Serves: 6–9 pieces
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min
Style: Mediterranean, savory pastry
⭐ Ingredients
For the Filling
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400–500g fresh spinach (or 300g frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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150–200g feta cheese, crumbled
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100g ricotta or cottage cheese (optional for creaminess)
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1 egg
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried dill (optional)
For the Pastry
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2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds for topping
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Spinach
If using fresh:
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Sauté spinach in a pan for 2–3 min until wilted.
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Transfer to a sieve and squeeze out excess moisture. Chop roughly.
If using frozen:
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Thaw completely and squeeze out all water.
2. Cook the Aromatics
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In a pan, heat olive oil.
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Add onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine:
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Cooked spinach
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Sautéed onion & garlic
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Crumbled feta
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Ricotta (optional)
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1 egg
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Salt, pepper, oregano, dill
Mix well until creamy and evenly combined.
4. Assemble the Pastry Pie
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Place the first sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment.
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Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly across the pastry, leaving 1 cm border.
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Place the second sheet of pastry on top.
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Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
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Lightly score the top into squares (as in your photo).
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Brush with egg wash.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds generously.
5. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes
until golden, puffed, and crispy.
🧀 Serve
Serve warm with:
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Greek yogurt
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Tzatziki
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A fresh salad
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Olives & tomatoes
These keep well and taste great at room temperature too!
🌿 Mediterranean Variations
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Add chopped dill or parsley to the filling
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Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra aroma
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Mix in chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes
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Replace feta with goat cheese for a creamier flavor
