These family-friendly Spinach and Feta Triangles are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. They can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them an ideal lunchbox filler or party appetiser.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Ingredients
FILLING
2tbspolive oil
280gfresh baby spinach (see note 1 for using frozen spinach)
Preheat – Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced).
Make the filling – Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium–low heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Set aside to cool.
To a large bowl, add the spring onion, dill, mint, eggs, ricotta, feta, panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Once the spinach is cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess moisture using the back of a spoon, or your hands. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and finely chop.
Add the spinach to the cheese mixture and stir it through until well combined.
Cut the pastry – Cut each of the puff pastry sheets into 4 even squares. You will have 16 squares in total.
Stuff the pastry – Using a spoon or a measuring cup, scoop roughly ⅓ cup of the cheese and spinach mixture into one corner of each of the squares. Don’t go right to the edges (leave at least a 1 cm/½ inch border). Fold the puff pastry in half to create triangles. Press the puff pastry edges together using your fingers to enclose the filling.
Place the triangles on a baking tray lined with baking (parchment) paper. Use a fork to press down along the edges of each of the triangles to seal them closed. Make sure the triangles aren’t touching each other – use two baking trays if needed.
Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the triangles with the whisked egg.
Sprinkle the triangles with sesame seeds and sea salt flakes.
Bake the triangles – Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden. If using two baking trays, place one tray in the top and one tray in the bottom of the oven. Swap the trays halfway through cooking.
Serve – Serve with lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs.
Notes
Note 1 – You can use frozen spinach instead. Thaw it first and make sure you squeeze out any excess moisture before adding it to the mixture.Note 2 – The eggs add moisture and richness to the mixture, but can be left out completely. Use olive oil spray to spray the pastries prior to baking instead of egg.Note 3 – Regular breadcrumbs can be used or you can leave them out completely. However, use only 1 egg in the mixture if you choose to omit the breadcrumbs.
Make Ahead
Prepare in advance – You can prepare the filling a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Assemble and freeze – Assemble the triangles and place them on a baking tray. Do not brush with the egg mixture or sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt. Freeze them for an hour until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, brushing them with the egg and sprinkling with the sesame seeds and salt just prior to cooking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time.Bake ahead – Bake the triangles as instructed and let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced) for 5–7 minutes.
Leftovers
Storage – Store any leftover cooked pastries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheating – Reheat the pastries in an oven at 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced) for 5–7 minutes or until warm and crisp. You can also reheat them in a sandwich press! They will be flatter, but taste just as delicious.Freezing leftovers – Allow the pastries to cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking tray to freeze for 1–2 hours. Transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. Reheat in the oven from frozen at 200°C (400°F) (180°C/350°F fan-forced)for 10–15 minutes until heated through and crispy.Avoid the microwave – Reheating in the microwave may make the pastries soggy. Use the oven for best results – or eat them cold!
Nutrition Facts
Spinach and Feta Triangles
Amount per Serving
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
380
mg
17
%
Potassium
184
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
1892
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
144
mg
14
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.