The Pashtida is a delicious baked dish with a simple and easy-to-prepare filling. It has its origins in the Middle East and is very popular in Israeli households. Spinach is mixed with cheese, eggs, onion, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper, all wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden and crispy. Ideal to enjoy anytime during the day.
The Pashtida is a dish that combines the softness of spinach with the intense flavor of cheese and fresh herbs.
It is a versatile recipe, perfect for sharing at family gatherings or with friends.
Its preparation is simple, and the result is always delicious.
Pashtida
Ingredients
¼ kilogram of Puff pastry sheets or filo
1 kilogram of Spinach
400 grams of Fresh cheese
2 Beaten eggs
4 Onions
Chopped parsley
Chopped dill
Olive oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : The spinach is washed and finely chopped, then kneaded with a tablespoon of salt and left to rest for one hour.
Step 2 : Then it is rinsed and properly drained.
Step 3 : In a bowl, the spinach is mixed with olive oil, chopped onions, cheese, eggs, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 4 : A sheet of puff pastry is spread on a baking tray previously greased with butter, brushed with olive oil, and the spinach mixture is added on top.
Step 5 : More sheets of puff pastry are placed on top, brushing each with olive oil.
Step 6 : The top sheets are cut into squares and sprinkled with water to prevent them from curling.
Step 7 : Then, the pastry is baked at medium temperature for 40-45 minutes.
Step 8 : Allow to cool, cut into squares, and serve hot or cold.
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