Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Triangles
🕒 Time
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 20–25 minutes
Total: ~45 minutes
🍽️ Makes
10–12 triangles
🧾 Ingredients
🥬 Filling
2 cups spinach (fresh, finely chopped)
or 1½ cups frozen spinach, thawed & squeezed dry½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
¼ cup mozzarella or ricotta (optional, for creaminess)
1 small onion (very finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt (to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano or dill
Pinch of nutmeg (optional but authentic)
🥐 Pastry
1 sheet puff pastry or phyllo dough (thawed if frozen)
2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
🥚 For Brushing
1 egg (beaten)
Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Spinach Filling
Heat olive oil in a pan.
Sauté onion on medium heat until soft (2–3 min).
Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
Add spinach and cook until wilted and moisture evaporates.
Turn off heat and let cool slightly.
Mix in:
Feta
Mozzarella/ricotta (if using)
Salt, pepper, oregano, nutmeg
👉 Filling should be dry, not watery.
2️⃣ Prepare the Pastry
Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle.
Cut into long strips (about 3 inches wide).
Brush lightly with melted butter or oil.
3️⃣ Shape the Triangles
Place 1–2 tbsp filling at one end of the strip.
Fold diagonally to form a triangle.
Keep folding (like a flag) until the end.
Seal edges gently.
Repeat for all strips.
4️⃣ Brush & Top
Place triangles on a baking tray lined with parchment.
Brush tops with beaten egg.
Sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds.
🔥 Baking Instructions
🔹 Oven
Preheat to 200°C / 400°F
Bake for 20–25 minutes
Until golden brown and puffed
🔹 Air Fryer
Preheat to 180°C / 350°F
Air fry 10–12 minutes
Flip halfway if needed
✨ Final Result
Crisp, flaky layers
Creamy spinach-feta filling
Golden tops like the photo 😍
🍽️ Serve With
Greek yogurt or tzatziki
Garlic dip
Lemon wedges
As a snack, appetizer, or brunch item
💡 Tips & Variations
Add spring onions or parsley for more flavor
Swap feta with paneer for Indian twist
Add chili flakes for heat
Can be frozen unbaked and cooked late
