BEST Spinach and Feta Parcels

These spinach and feta parcels are so delicious that they will be eaten faster than you can say "spinach and feta" parcels.

Let me introduce you to one of my favourite comfort foods. I make these vegetarian puff pastry parcels as often as I get the opportunity to, but I restrict myself to only making them when cooking for a large party. Otherwise, I would literally "inhale" them all myself in one go.

Let me assure you that I never received anything but praise for this puff pastry spinach and feta recipe.

Recipes with puff pastry with spinach and cheese

I have experienced several recipes using puff pastry with spinach and cheese over the years. It is not just me who likes them - they are enjoyed around the world: in Lebanon they are known as a Spinach and Feta Fatayer, in Bulgaria as Banitza, in Turkey as Borek, and in Greece as Spanakopita.

Why I love this easy spinach and feta parcel recipe

Whenever I am asked to bring a savoury treat to a picnic, I turn to this recipe. I know it will be easy, impressive and a crowd-pleaser. The ingredients are minimal. Plus you can prepare this recipe the night before! What is there not too love?!

The taste is hard to explain - it is almost sweet (pastry and spinach) and salty (feta cheese). You get a combination of textures with the crumbly, crispy pastry layer on the outside, and inside filled with the moist and creamy spinach and feta mixture.

Spinach and Feta Parcels Recipe

Ingredients - makes 25 puff pastry parcels

• 2 packs of readymade puff pastry about 500 gr (17 oz)
• 300 g (10 oz) chopped spinach (can be from frozen if thoroughly defrosted)
• 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese roughly crumbled
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• black pepper

How to make spinach and feta parcels

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C or 347°F
2. In a small saucepan or frying pan heat up the oil and fry the onions until they begin to soften.
3. Add the spinach to the onions and cook, for another 2 minutes.
4. Place the spinach and onions in a colander and drain the liquid, by squeezing it out with a spoon. If still too wet, place the mixture in a kitchen towel and squeeze. This is an important step, as you do not want your pastry to end up getting soggy.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk one egg until the yolk and egg white are combined. Crumble in the feta. Now add the onion-spinach mixture, season with black pepper and stir until all of the ingredients are completely combined.
6. Unroll the puff pastry. With a knife divide the pastry into approx. 10 cm squares.
7. Fill each square with approx. 1 tablespoon of spinach feta mixture. Now fold over the sides so you create a triangle shape. With a fork press the edges of the triangle. This give leaves a nice pattern but also ensures the parcel will not come undone while baking.
8. Whisk the other egg in a separate bowl and use a brush to coat the triangles with the egg mixture.
9. Place the spinach and feta parcels on a lined baking tray and bake for approx. 20 minutes until golden.
10. Leave to cool before serving. Serve at room temperature.

Can I freeze spinach and feta parcels?

Yes these puff pastry spinach and feta parcels freeze well. Place them in an airtight container and they will keep up to three month. Defrost at room temperature. Before serving, place them back into the oven at 200 degrees for a few moments for the top to crisp up.

If you enjoy this recipe you might also like:

• Lebanese Hummus
• Feta & Pistachio Dip
• Tuna Pastry Parcels
• Lebanese Spinach Recipe

This post was published in June 2014 and updated in February 2020

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