Swiss Chard and Ricotta Puff Pastry Turnovers
Looking for an idea of what to do with that puff pastry that has been sitting in your freezer for a while? Well, these Swiss Chard Ricotta Puff Pastry Turnovers are a very practical (and surprisingly tasty) idea that you can serve for breakfast, brunch with your friends, or even as a snack for work! These are best while still warm and slightly crunchy.
Ingredients
Turnovers and filling
- 400 g puff pastry (2 sheets, 200 g each) thawed
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 small leek (cca 100 g)
- ½ vezice Swiss chard (cca 200 g)
- 250 g ricotta
- nutmeg (to taste)
- sea salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
Egg wash
- 1 egg (S size, lightly beaten)
- poppy seeds (or sesame seeds)
Instructions
- Cut the leek lengthwise, wash it thoroughly from the dirt and chop it into half-moon slices. Mince the garlic.
- Wash the Swiss chard and drain it from the water. Remove the harder white parts of the stem (if they are very hard and sturdy) and cut the green part into 1-2 cm pieces.
- In a pan, heat the olive oil, add minced garlic, and leeks and cook for a few minutes until everything softens. Add Swiss chard and cook for a few more minutes. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and freshly grated nutmeg. When the vegetables have softened, remove the pan from the heat, let everything cool down a bit, and stir in the ricotta cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly beat an egg for the egg wash. Also, prepare a small bowl with some water and a kitchen brush. You'll need that for sealing the turnovers.
- Roll out the puff pastry (which has been previously thawed) and cut it into 12 squares (1 square = 9 cm/3,5 in). Take a piece of stuffing with a teaspoon, place it in the middle of the square, brush the two edges with some water and fold the pastry so it forms a triangle. Crimp the edges with the fork.
- Transfer the turnovers to a baking tray, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with some poppy or sesame seeds. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20-25 min.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
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Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on ingredients data and should be used for informational purposes only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on factors such as portion size, preparation methods and ingredients used.