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Addictive Spinach Stuffed Pastry Recipe

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These addictive spinach stuffed pastries combine flaky puff pastry with a savory ricotta and spinach filling, perfect for a delicious appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare and bake.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed (Store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach, chopped (Can substitute with baby kale or Swiss chard)
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese (Cottage cheese works as a substitute)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (Pecorino Romano can be used)
  • 1 Egg, beaten (For egg wash to achieve golden color)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be used)
  • Salt & Pepper (To taste)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Optional for sautéing spinach)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven – Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the spinach filling – Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté spinach until wilted. Cool slightly. Mix spinach with ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the puff pastry – Unfold thawed puff pastry, cut each sheet into 4–6 squares.
  4. Step 4: Fill the pastry – Place 1–2 tbsp of spinach-ricotta mixture in each square. Fold into triangles or rectangles, seal edges with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Apply egg wash – Brush tops with beaten egg for golden finish.
  6. Step 6: Bake – Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm – Cool 5 minutes before serving. Optionally serve with tzatziki or marinara sauce.

Notes

  • Can substitute fresh spinach with baby kale or Swiss chard.
  • Cottage cheese can be used instead of ricotta cheese.
  • Pecorino Romano can substitute Parmesan cheese.
  • Fresh minced garlic can be used instead of garlic powder.
  • Olive oil is optional for sautéing the spinach.
  • Optionally serve with tzatziki or marinara sauce.

Keywords: spinach stuffed pastry, puff pastry appetizers, ricotta spinach pastries, easy baked spinach snacks, savory vegetarian pastries

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