Spanakopita Pockets

Posted by request

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

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 1/3ounce) 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.