Mo Taaaahts! Spinach and Feta Tartlets
Ok, so that was my sad attempt at an English accent. LOL Did you hear it? Was it close? The other day my friends were giggling at my accent from the video I posted…they said I have a combination of Minnesotan and Spanish accents (Spanisoooodan, hey? hehe)…I dunno. I don’t think I have one. 
LMAO
Anyway, about those taaaahts…one of the best fillings for pretty much *anything* is the spinach and feta combo. Spanakopita, quiche, tarts, omelettes, bread…I love the way the tangy feta contrasts with the delicate flavor of the spinach. And? It’s practically health food, what with all the calcium, folic acid and other nutrients these little babies provide. The filling is so quick and easy to throw together, too. Now, put this healthy and delicious stuff into some puff pastry…What’s not to love?
I’d also like to submit these little delights to this month’s Monthly Mingle Event (this month’s theme is appetizers) at Mansi Desai’s site, Fun and Food. This fun event was started by Meeta at What’s for lunch, Honey?. Go and check out the event and these great blogs! 
Just look at that flaky goodness! Let’s get started making them.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
1 pound (400 grams) frozen spinach, squeezed dry
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dill
juice from 1 lemon
1/2 pound (200 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 9 equally sized squares
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350ºF/175ºC.
Lightly oil muffin tins or ramekins with olive oil.
Heat butter over medium heat and saute garlic until golden.
Add onion and saute until soft.
Add spring onion and spinach and stir well.
Remove from heat and add dill, lemon juice and cheese, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in egg, beaten. Look at this filling!
Line muffin tins with a square of pastry, and put a bit of filling on each.
Pinch the corners together, leaving a little breathing space (you can see this here).
Bake about 20-30 minutes or until golden.
Tartaletas de Espinacas
Ingredientes:
2 cucharadas mantequilla
2 dientes de ajo, majados
1 cebolla, picada
400 gramos espinacas congeladas, completamente escurridas del agua
1 manojo cebolletas, picadas
2 cucharadas eneldo
zumo de 1 limón
200 gramos queso feta, desmenuzado
1 huevo
sal y pimienta al gusto
1 lámina de hojaldre, cortada en 9 cuadrados
Elaboración:
Precalentar el horno a 175ºC.
Engrasar unas flaneras individuales con un poco de aceite de oliva
Calentar la sartén y dorar el ajo en la mantequilla.
Añadir la cebolla y sofreir hasta que esté tierna.
Añadir la cebolleta y las espinacas y remover bien.
Retirar del fuego y añadir el eneldo, el zumo, el queso y salpimentar.
Añadir el huevo batido y mezclar bien.
Forar cada flanera con una pieza de hojaldre.
Poner un poco del relleno en cada una y cerrar las puntas.
Hornear durante 20-30 minutos o hasta que estén doradas.
First off, your mid-west accent is similar to how Canadians talk…you’re in!
Second, you’re trying to seduce me aren’t you…spinach? Feta? Pastry? TSK! TSK!
Comment by Peter — June 5, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
i love stuff in stuff! i’ll say it again, i love stuff in stuff.
Comment by furiousball — June 5, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Hey Nikki, long time no see!! You’re right, there’s nothing I don’t love in your yummy tartlets!
Comment by manggy — June 5, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
*snort* You totally crack me up
Comment by flutter — June 5, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
The spinach and feta combination is alright in my books anytime Nikki.About an accent I didn’t notice it. When I went on a trip to Greece with 5 Americans they thought I had a British accent, but beleieve me after living with these ladies for 2 weeks I had a very broad Colorado accent that was way more noticeable:D
Comment by Bellini Valli — June 5, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
Maybe there is something wrong with me but I didn’t think you had an accent at all! Hilarious.
These look wonderful Nikki!
Comment by noble pig — June 5, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
I just love these Nikki!! they are like Spinnakopitas, but just better!:) thanks so much for joining the MM with these cute tarts:)
Comment by Mansi — June 5, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
frozen spinach? That should be fresh, much more taste to me!
I trie it with some shrinks in it as well, nice taste with the feta and spinach.
gr
liffey
Comment by liffey — June 5, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
I dunno Nikki - you sounded pretty British to me - I thought the accent was perfect - but then I’m Canadian - what do I know. I do know the tarts are so cute - they’d be perfect on a buffet or as appetizers too.
Comment by gizmar — June 6, 2008 @ 12:49 am
Spinach and feta pastries are one of my favorites and those look great!
Comment by Kevin — June 6, 2008 @ 3:41 am
These look great, Nikki! I love the shape. So cute! I always use puff pastry for spinach & feta apps, too. Mmmm, so tasty.
Comment by Elly — June 6, 2008 @ 3:56 am
i’m always too lazy to make pastry..that looks gorgeous though so i’m tempted to!!
Comment by diva — June 6, 2008 @ 9:48 am
one of my favorite pastimes is looking for ways to justify what i eat. butter, cheese, and ice cream = calcium, chocolate = antioxidants, apple pie = vitamin c, etc. i’m getting quite good at it.
that being said, i don’t need any justification here–i’d eat ‘em even if they had no redeeming qualities. delicious.
oh, and as a gal with an intense southern twang living in new york, i would never dream of making fun of someone’s accent!
Comment by grace — June 6, 2008 @ 9:59 am
Hee! Peter! It’s true, we Minnesotans are awfully close to the Canadians as far as our accent goes.
And yes, that is totally what I was trying to do. Did it work? 
lol
Furious! Hi! Me too. Stuff in stuff is the freaking best.
Hi Mark! Yeah, I’ve been a little out of sorts…uninspired, and just plain bizzy with the kids and the house, etc. It’s good to see you again!
Hee, Flutter! I love to be the cracker upper of fellow bloggers! lol
Valli, hee! Isn’t that funny? I tend to imitate accents when I’m around other folk. Which is good when you’re learning a new language, and kinda funny when I mix them all together. lmao
Cathy, like I said, it’s because I don’t have one.
lol And thanks! 
Thanks so much for having me, Mansi!
So much fun! 
Liffey, you are right…fresh would be better…I chose frozen in the interest of time…cleaning and destemming enough spinach for 6? Not going to happen. LOL
Giz thanks!
And I guess I did a pretty good imitation with the taaaahts, then? LMAO 
Thanks, Kevin! And me TOO!
Thanks, Elly!
Diva, I am totally too lazy to make the pastry…that’s why I didn’t. LOL
Grace, HAHAHA We’re on the same page then with the justification thing. And it’s ok to make fun of other people’s accents. I find it hilarious to hear what other people think of mine, and also the fact that no one seems to think that *they* have one…it’s everybody else, ya know? LMAO Even my friends here have a kick out of it…they asked me to imitate their accent in English. We about fell out of our chairs laughing *with* each other (never at! lol).
Comment by nikki — June 6, 2008 @ 10:25 am
Mmmm I like puff pastry tartlets and spinach feta sounds sooo good! I might go to Whole Foods and buy a spinach feta knot for lunch. Thanks for the inspiration!
Comment by Hillary — June 6, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
Nikki, having spoken to you personally, you have THE most adorable accent in the world! And you make the most mouth wateringly delicious food! I need to make these. Oh! You’ve just given me an idea!!!!! muac!
Comment by Elle — June 6, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
I don’t know about the accent, but you’re still the queen of tarts to me. Love spinach and feta combo!
Comment by nina — June 6, 2008 @ 4:35 pm
I already love it when you write in Spanish, Nikki (because it’s close to my native language, Portuguese) and now you are using a British accent, too? you are so posh!
These are super yummy taaaaahts!!
Comment by Patricia Scarpin — June 6, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
Oh My Goodness! Those tarts look amazing! Spinach and feta are one of my favorite fillings! Thanks for sharing! I’m going to watch t he video now and listen to that accent
Comment by Joy the Baker — June 6, 2008 @ 10:28 pm
Hi Hillary! Happy to have helped! lol
Elle, I’m tellin ya, I don’t have an accent, hey.
You are just the best, Elle. MUAC! 
Thank you so much, Nina!
Hee! Thanks, Patricia! I love listening to Portuguese being spoken. It is quite similar to Spanish.
Thanks so much, Joy!
Comment by nikki — June 7, 2008 @ 10:56 am
Tienes un blog estupendo mil felicidades.
saludos
olga.
Comment by Olga — July 3, 2008 @ 5:23 am