Description
These delightful hand pies combine flaky pastry with nutritious spinach and creamy feta, making them a perfect savory treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 package of pastry dough
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach and crumbled feta cheese.
- Season the filling with salt, pepper, and optional spices like nutmeg or red pepper flakes.
- Roll out the pastry dough on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into circles or squares, depending on your preference.
- Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta filling in the center of each dough piece.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
- Chill the assembled hand pies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Brush the tops of the hand pies with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to achieve a flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: hand pies, spinach, feta, pastry, Mediterranean