Ingredients:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Tuna in Olive Oil, drained well
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 0.5 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 0.25 cup sliced green olives
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 unit lemon zest
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 sheets pre-rolled puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
- Prep the base. Drain the 2 cans of tuna very well. Use a fork to flake it into a medium bowl, but don't pulverize it — you want some texture.
- Build the flavor. Add the 1 cup chopped spinach, 0.5 red onion, garlic, 1 tbsp capers, and 0.25 cup olives. Stir gently.
- Bind the filling. Fold in the 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp Dijon, 0.5 cup cheddar, and smoked paprika. Add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Chill the mix. Place the filling in the fridge for 10 minutes. Until the mixture feels firm and cold. This prevents it from melting the pastry dough prematurely.
- Portion the pastry. Lay out your 2 sheets of puff pastry. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (you'll have 8 total).
- Fill the pockets. Place about 2.5 tablespoons of filling in the center of each square. Leave a 1/2 inch border around the edges for sealing.
- Seal the pies. Whisk the egg and 1 tbsp water. Brush the edges of the squares. Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle.
- Crimp the edges. Use a fork to press the edges together firmly until you see the ridges clearly imprinted.
- Vent and glaze. Cut two small slits in the top of each pie to let steam escape. Brush the tops generously with the remaining egg wash.
- Final touch. Sprinkle with the 1 tsp flaky salt and dried oregano. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden brown.