Spanakopita Pockets Recipe

Name: Spanakopita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried dill; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 lemon, juice of, medium; 1 lemon, zest of, medium; salt; pepper; 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 lemon, juice of, medium
1 lemon, zest of, medium
salt
pepper
1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed for 30 minutes
1 large egg, lightly beaten

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
In a big bowl mix the spinach, onions, cheeses, garlic, dill, nutmeg, lemon juice, and zest until blended.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
4
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 12-inch square.
5
Cut each square into four 6-inch squares.
6
Top each 6-inch square with 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture.
7
Moisten pastry edges lightly with water; fold each pastry square over filling to form a triangle; seal edges with a fork.
8
Brush the tops of turnovers with egg.
9
Make 2 or 3 slits in top of each turnover with a sharp knife.
10
Place on baking sheets line with parchment paper.
11
Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 4 green onions, chopped, 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Spanakopita Pockets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spanakopita Pockets

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