Spinach Stuffed Pastry

 

Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or frozen, thawed, and drained)

½ cup ricotta cheese (or cream cheese)

¼ cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles.

4. Spoon the spinach mixture onto one half of each pastry piece, leaving space around the edges.

5. Fold over the pastry, pressing the edges with a fork to seal.

6. Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.

8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!