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Spinach Puffs

Savory Spinach Puffs for Effortless Party Perfection

Delightful Spinach Puffs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, blending crispy pastry with a creamy spinach filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 puffs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
For the Filling
  • 200 g Baby Spinach Squeeze out excess water
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 200 g Ricotta Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg For filling
  • 1 yolk Egg For brushing
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium Pan
  • baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spinach Puffs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until soft.
  3. Add baby spinach to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares for the desired size.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach mixture with ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fill each pastry square with the spinach filling, then fold and seal the edges.
  7. Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until golden-brown and puffed up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure spinach is well-drained and consider assembling in advance for easy preparation. Monitor baking time closely to achieve perfect results.

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