These Keto Spinach Stuffed Pastries are a low-carb, keto-friendly dish, and it is perfect for those who want a savory, flaky treat without the guilt. They are the ideal low-carb option. The pastry sheet is made with fathead dough made with almond flour & mozzarella; they have a golden & crispy exterior and a soft interior. The stuffing is made with a combination of garlic, ricotta, & Parmesan that adds flavor to the rich, creamy spinach filling, which results in a delectable harmony of flavors and textures. We can have these pastries without anything, or with a salad or soup. These Keto Spinach Stuffed Pastries are very flavorful and fulfill all the cravings for the delicious savory snacks without the additional carbs.
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STATS:
- Serving size: 1 pastry
- Servings: 6
- Overall time: 35 mints.
- Prep time: Fifteen mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Time for cooking: 20 mints.
- Course: Snack / Appetizer / Light Meal
- Diet: Ketogenic, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Rolling pin
INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH:
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp. cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 egg
FILLING:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- This made the base of the fathead dough, and it melts nicely and gives it a flaky and flexible quality.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It is added to provide the creamy texture, and it also helps to bind the components of the dough.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- It is used as a low-carb substitute for all-purpose flour, and it provides a nutty taste and also provides the structure.
EGGS:
- They are added to bind the ingredients, and they also add richness to the dough.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use oil of olive to saute the vegetables, and it also adds healthy fats and taste.
GARLIC:
- It is included in the dish to provide the taste and to prepare the aromatic dish.
SPINACH:
- It is added to the dish to provide the beautiful green color, and it also provides the nutrition, moisture, and taste in the dish.
RICOTTA CHEESE:
- It is added to the dish, and it also makes the dish creamy and has a slight sweet taste.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It is included in the dish to provide a strong nutty flavor in the dish.
SALT AND PEPPER:
- It is added to provide the flavor in the dish.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can warm up at 375° F.
- After that we can apply the baking paper on pan.
- We can warm up the oil.
- At this time we can include garlic & toss it 30 seconds.
- You would transfer spinach in there and cook the spinach.
- You can combine the spinach mixture, ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a dish.
- We can liquefy the mozzarella cheese & cream cheese in a dish for approximately one minute and stir.
- Then we can include the egg and almond flour in the cheese mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- We can roll the ¼ inch thin sheet between parchment papers and divide it into six squares.
- Now we can fill each square with filling, fold over to create a triangle or rectangle, and seal by pinching the edges of the dough.
- We would put them in oven for eighteen to twenty minutes.
- Now we can cool the pastries for some time and serve.
SERVING IDEAS:
- You would serve these pastries with the low-carb marinara sauce.
- We can serve these pastries along salad for a filing dinner.
- Serve these pastries with Greek yogurt or a spoonful of sour cream.
- These pastries are an excellent choice for breakfast with scrambled eggs.
- These pastries are great as a snack for parties.
- We can drizzle some garlic butter over the pastries for an additional taste and aroma.
TIPS:
- We would roll the dough when it was still warm for ease.
- You would also utilize the parchment paper to avoid sticking the dough.
- We don’t have to overfill the dough to avoid leakage.
- You would also apply the egg wash on the pastries to make them more golden.
- We can add chopped cooked bacon or chopped mushrooms to the stuffing.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would put the remaining pastry in the sealed box and preserve it for four days.
FREEZER:
- You would cover these pastries individually in the plastic wrap and preserve the pastries for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make this pastry dough with the coconut flour?
- We can make this pastry dough with the coconut flour, but we have to adjust the quantity accordingly.
Will we prepare this dish without dairy?
- We would try to add the dairy-free cheese to prepare the dairy-free fathead dough, but it might change the texture.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 230 kcal
Fiber: 3g
Total Carbs: 6g
Sodium: 260mg
Potassium: 200mg
Net Carbs: 3g
Calcium: 150mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Protein: 10g
Vitamin A: 1200 IU
Fat: 18g
Serving Size: 1 stuffed pastry
