Puff Pastry Spinach Christmas Trees (Mediterranean Style)
🧾 Ingredients
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2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
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1½ cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup ricotta cheese
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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½ tsp dried oregano
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Sesame seeds or pine nuts (for garnish)
🎄 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté briefly.
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Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Squeeze out excess moisture.
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In a bowl, mix spinach with feta, ricotta, oregano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
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Roll out puff pastry sheets. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over one sheet. Place the second sheet on top.
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Cut into long triangles (tree shapes) or strips and shape into Christmas trees.
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Transfer to baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds or nuts.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
🧀 Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with tzatziki or yogurt-dill dip
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Add to a Mediterranean mezze platter
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Pair with roasted red pepper dip or hummus
🌿 Variations
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Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling
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Swap feta for goat cheese
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Make it vegan using dairy-free puff pastry and plant-based cheese
❄️ Make-Ahead Tips
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Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours
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Freeze unbaked trees for up to 1 month
