🥐 Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Squares (Mediterranean)
Makes: 12 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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200 g (7 oz) fresh spinach, chopped
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½ tsp dried oregano or dill
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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Salt to taste
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¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or kasseri
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Sesame or nigella seeds (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare Filling
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Sauté onion until soft; add garlic.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted and moisture evaporates.
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Season with oregano, pepper, nutmeg, and salt.
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Remove from heat; cool slightly.
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Mix in feta and mozzarella.
2. Prepare Pastry
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut into 12 equal squares.
3. Fill & Shape
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Place a spoonful of spinach-cheese filling in the center of each square.
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Fold corners inward slightly or leave open for a rustic look.
4. Brush & Bake
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Brush pastry edges with beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with seeds if using.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.
5. Cool Slightly & Serve
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Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
🌿 Serving Suggestions
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Serve as mezze, appetizer, or snack
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Pair with Greek yogurt or tzatziki
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Perfect for brunch or tea time
💡 Tips & Variations
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Use ricotta + feta for creamier filling
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Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill
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Make it vegan with dairy-free cheese & no egg wash
