1 Pkg frozen chopped spinach 1 md Sized onion (chopped) 2 Green chillies (chopped) 1 Pkg philly creamy cheese 1 Pkg Pillsbury frozen puff -pastry sheet Defrost spinach and squeeze out water. Saute chopped onion and chillies. When onion is clear add the spinach and cover and cooktill spinach doesn't have a raw taste. Turn off stove and add the cream cheese, mix well. Keep uncovered and let cool(room temp). Prehead oven to 375. Put a sheet of the puff pastry on foil, spread with the spinach mixture and cover with remaining puff pastry sheet. Cut into squares or diamonds etc. Bake for about 40min or till the crust is light golden brown.
Spinach and feta puff pastry vegetarian bites. So quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients needed. So simple and so tasty do try this out if looking to rustle up something quick and easy recipe. Enjoy :)
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Feta Pie with Filo Pastry)
Spanakopita - the iconic Greek pie with a Spinach and Feta filling, with layers upon layers of buttery flaky filo pastry. For the best Spanakopita of your life, use raw rather than cooked spinach, and layer the phyllo pastry with finely shredded Greek cheese so it sticks together rather than flying everywhere when you cut it!
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Ina Garten Cooks A Quick And Easy Spinach Puff Pastry | Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten teaches you how to cook a quick spinach puff pastry with frozen pastry from the market.
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Makes 2 Braids: 2 sheets puff pastry 10 ounces baby spinach, chopped 3/4 cup full fat ricotta cheese 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1-2 scallions, finely sliced optional topping: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds egg wash: 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Preheat the oven to 400 °F, 200 °C.
Begin by preparing the spinach filling. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta, ricotta cheese, dill, salt, pepper, and scallions. Mix well until the spinach is completely coated with the cheeses and all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Taste and check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Beat the egg and add to the spinach mixture. Mix well until incorporated and set aside. Lightly dust your work surface with some all-purpose flour. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to a 12” by 15” rectangle. Place the puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Make an even number of diagonal cuts down each side (approx. 1 inch apart) of the rectangle. Divide the spinach filling into 2 portions.
Spread the spinach and cheese mixture down the center of the prepared puff pastry.
Fold the diagonal strips of dough in a criss-cross pattern over the filling, forming a braid. Press the ends together to seal the top and bottom.
Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
Bake in the center rack of the oven until puffed and golden brown. About 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Serve with tzaztiki sauce.
Make ahead tips:
The puff pastry braid can be assembled, chilled in the freezer until firm then wrapped with parchment paper and foil until ready to bake. The frozen (uncooked) braid can be store in the freezer up to 3 weeks. When ready to bake, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar and bake until puffed and golden. About 45-50 minutes.
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