Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Filling:
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Pastries:

  1. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.
  2. Cut each sheet into 4 squares (you should have 8 squares total).
  3. Place a spoonful of the spinach and cheese mixture in the center of each square.
  4. Fold the pastry over to form a rectangle or triangle and press the edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Apply Egg Wash:
  7. Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.

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