Spanakopita Pockets

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Appetizers, Puff Pastry

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry
  • 4 green onions , chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1/4 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

Directions

  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 ¼ 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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