🥐 Spanakopita Puff Pastry Triangles
✅ Quick, Flaky, and Delicious!
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 12 triangles
🍴 Great for: Appetizers, snacks, party platters
📋 Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 cup cooked spinach, chopped and well-drained (fresh or frozen)
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1/4 cup ricotta cheese (or cream cheese – optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 egg, beaten (half for filling, half for brushing)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional topping: sesame seeds, black seeds, or poppy seeds
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
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Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine:
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1 cup chopped cooked spinach (make sure it’s dry)
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1/2 cup feta
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1/4 cup ricotta or cream cheese (optional)
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1/2 beaten egg
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1 minced garlic clove
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Salt & pepper to taste
Mix until well blended.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry
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Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
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Cut it into 6 equal squares (2 rows × 3 columns), then cut each square diagonally to make 12 triangles.
4. Fill and Fold
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Place a spoonful of filling on one side of each triangle.
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Fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal (or leave open-faced if you prefer a more rustic look).
5. Finish and Bake
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Place triangles on the baking sheet.
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Brush tops with the remaining beaten egg.
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Sprinkle with sesame or black seeds (optional).
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Bake for 15–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
🔁 Make Ahead Tips:
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You can freeze them before baking. Just bake straight from the freezer, adding 2–3 extra minutes.
🧊 Storage:
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Reheat in the oven or toaster oven for crispiness.