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Addictive Mediterranean Spinach Stuffed Pastry

Flaky Mediterranean pastry filled with savory spinach, feta, herbs, and olive oil baked until golden.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 10 oz fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Pastry
  • 10 sheets phyllo dough
  • 0.25 cup butter or olive oil melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Sauté spinach briefly, cool, and squeeze out excess liquid.
  3. Mix spinach with cheeses, garlic, eggs, herbs, and seasoning.
  4. Layer phyllo sheets brushing lightly with butter or oil.
  5. Add filling, fold, and roll pastry tightly.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and crisp.

Notes

Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.