I walked into the greenhouse… and I had to pick the nettles. They were growing everywhere.
I didn’t really have a plan—just a feeling that they shouldn’t go to waste. So I paired them with what I had: fettaki, cottage cheese, and a sheet of store-bought puff pastry.
And honestly? I was surprised how good it turned out. Crispy, creamy, a little wild—and very comforting. So here is the recipe:
Nettle, Fettaki & Quark Puff Pastry Triangles
Ingredients
- Fresh nettles (a large bowl, before blanching)
- 1 egg (+1 extra for brushing)
- A pinch of garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 pack fettaki cheese (or similar feta-style cheese)
- 1 pack cottage cheese (quark)
- 1 pack puff pastry (store-bought, thawed)
Directions
- Wash the nettles, blanch them briefly in hot water, then drain, chop, and squeeze out excess liquid. You should end up with a medium sized, dense ball of nettles.
- In a bowl, mix the nettles with 1 egg, cottage cheese, crumbled fettaki, and garlic powder (if using).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling onto each square.
- Fold into triangles (or squares), pressing the edges to seal. Brush edges with beaten egg to help them stick.
- Place on a baking tray, brush the tops with egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for about 20 minutes, until golden and puffed.
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I hope you’ll try it 🙂
Ilze
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