Puff Pastry Bites with Feta, Spinach and Pine Nuts
Flaky puff pastry encloses a savoury filling of feta, spinach, and pine nuts. These golden appetisers are easy to prepare, satisfy vegetarians, and deliver a hearty, nutty bite perfect for gatherings, parties, or family snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 320g
- 150 g Spinach fresh, washed and wilted
- 120 g feta cheese crumbled
- 30 g pine nuts lightly toasted
- 1 egg beaten (for glazing)
- Pinch Ground nutmeg
- Sea Salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Line a tray with parchment.
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 16 squares. Wilt the spinach in a pan with a tiny knob of butter, then squeeze out excess liquid and chop finely.
- Mix spinach with crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each pastry square. Fold the corners towards the centre, leaving a little gap for steam to escape. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
Feta can vary in sharpness depending on the brand. Choose one with a creamy texture that crumbles easily, it will melt slightly into the spinach without turning watery.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until golden. Their flavour intensifies quickly, so keep a close eye — they go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3.7gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 2.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 510IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.7mg
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