Description
These Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Crisps are savory pastry triangles filled with a delicious mixture of fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these crispy treats are bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed,
Spinach Mixture:
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped,
For Assembly:
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash), 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together chopped spinach, crumbled feta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh dill until well combined.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 9 equal squares. Spoon a small amount of the spinach and feta mixture into the center of each square.
- Shape Crisps: Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the crisps on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These crisps are perfect as an appetizer or snack and can be made ahead and reheated.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
