It is a lovely appetizer or snack that mixes the earthy aromas of spinach with creamy cheese, all of which is enclosed in a flaky, buttery pastry. An irresistible spinach-stuffed pastry is a great example of this combination.
This meal is ideal for parties, as a side dish, or simply as a delicious treat for oneself. It is wonderful for all of these occasions. To make it, here is the recipe.
Ingredients: THIS IS FOR THE FILLING WITH SPINACH:
Olive oil, two teaspoons’ worth
1 big onion, cut rather finely
a pound (450 grams) of fresh spinach that has been cleaned and coarsely chopped (you can also use frozen spinach that has been thawed and pressed dry) three cloves of garlic that have been minced
To taste, including salt and pepper
(Optional) nutmeg, one-fourth of a teaspoon
(120 grams) of ricotta cheese, half a cup
1/2 cup (100 grams) of crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
60 grams of cream cheese, a quarter cup, softened
a one big egg, beaten (make sure to save some of it for the egg wash).
REGARDING THE PASTRY:
puff pastry, thawed if it was frozen, one packet (about one pound or 450 grams)
As a garnish, you may choose to use either poppy seeds or sesame seeds.
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