Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Squares
Ingredients
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2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
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300–400 g spinach (fresh or frozen)
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200 g feta cheese, crumbled
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1 egg (for filling)
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1 egg yolk (for brushing on top)
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1 small onion (optional), finely chopped
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1–2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Prepare the spinach
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If using fresh spinach: sauté it with olive oil (and onion if using) until wilted.
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If using frozen spinach: thaw it and squeeze out all excess water.
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Let it cool slightly.
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Make the filling
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In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, 1 egg, salt, and pepper.
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Taste and adjust seasoning (feta is salty, so go easy).
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Assemble
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Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
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Place one sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment.
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Spread the filling evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Place the second puff pastry sheet on top.
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Press edges with a fork to seal.
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Cut & brush
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Lightly score the top into squares (don’t cut all the way through).
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Brush with egg yolk.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds if you like.
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Bake
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden and puffed.
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Cool & serve
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Let it cool a little, then cut fully into squares.
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