Spinach and cheese puff pastry squares.

Here’s a simple, teen-friendly recipe for Spinach & Cheese Puff Pastry Squares 🥬🧀
(Great snack or appetizer—and spinach adds nutrients like vitamin E.)

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

• 1–1½ cups fresh spinach (chopped)

• ½–1 cup cheese (mozzarella, feta, or cheddar work well)

• 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)

• Salt & pepper (lightly)

• Optional: garlic powder or onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Roll out puff pastry slightly and cut into equal squares.

3. Prepare filling:

   • Chop spinach finely.

   • Mix with cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.

4. Fill: Place a spoonful of the spinach-cheese mix in the center of each square.

5. Shape:

   • Leave them open as squares or fold corners toward the center for a parcel look.

6. Egg wash (optional): Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.

7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.

8. Cool slightly and enjoy!

Tips

• If spinach releases water, squeeze it dry so the pastry stays crispy.

• Feta gives a salty bite; mozzarella makes them extra gooey.

• Serve warm or at room temperature.

If you want, I can give you a vegan version, air-fryer method, or help adjust it for lunchboxes.