Kids Egg and Spinach Pockets
ContinentalKidsDesi eggsMedium
Little pastry pockets filled with egg and spinach — a mild, iron-rich snack children can eat with their hands.
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, boiled and chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped and cooked
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 4 slices bread, crusts removed and flattened
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- 1 tbsp butter
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the chopped eggs, cooked spinach and cheese.
- Flatten each bread slice with a rolling pin. Place a spoon of filling in the centre, fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush with beaten egg and place on a greased baking tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 2 minutes and serve.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)240 kcal
Protein (estimate)13 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)20 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Press the edges firmly with a fork so the filling does not leak out. Food safety: bake until hot all the way through. Allergens: contains egg, milk (cheese, butter) and wheat (bread). Substitute: use puff pastry instead of bread, or replace spinach with peas. Nutrition figures are estimates.