Best 5 Easy Spinach Feta Pockets Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA PUFF PASTRY BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Thaw frozen spinach in microwave according to package directions or by running under warm water. Drain spinach, squeezing the excess liquid from it. In a bowl, mix the spinach, feta, garlic, pepper, and nutmeg together.
• Flour a clean, dry countertop or other flat working surface. Lay out the puff pasty on the floured surface. Flour the top of the dough. Roll out the puff pastry until it is half as thick (about 1/8-inch) and about 24 by 12 inches. Trim edges to size if necessary. Cut into 3-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise, making 32 (3-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured then stack them in a little pile.
• Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple teaspoons of filling in the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to seal the edges.
• Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 15 minutes until golden brown and puffy. Serve warm.

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until, tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain. Remove from the heat; stir in feta cheese and set aside. , Spray one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Fold dough in half lengthwise; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming two strips. , Place 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of each strip. Spray with butter-flavored cooking spray, making sure all edges are sprayed and sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,

SPINACH AND FETA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 5 to 6 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 3 to 5 min. or just until wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and pine nuts.
• Divide Perfect Parmesan Pizza Dough into 4 equal portions; roll each portion into 6-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Top with spinach mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Fold each dough round in half; pinch edges together to seal. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown.

EASY SPINACH & FETA POCKETS

Steps:

• Thaw puff pastry (about 30 min.) Thaw frozen spinach. This can be done in the microwave if you need it fast. Squeeze as much of the liquid out as you can. Once drained, heat oil in saute pan over med heat, add onion and saute until tender,add garlic,spinach and red pepper ( if using) cook for 3 more minutes. cool for a few more mins. and then add Feta. Pepper and salt to taste. Roll pastry dough to 12" square on a lightly floured surface. cut into 9 smaller squares. A pizza wheel works great for this task. Spoon spinach mixture into squares. wet the edges of the dough and fold into triangles. Seal edges with a fork. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 12-15 mins. until golden. Serve warm. If you wish you can make a fresh sauce of diced tomatoes, onions and basil to serve with.