Description
These Spinach Feta Pinwheels are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought, thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or oregano for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare filling: In a skillet, sauté spinach, garlic, and olive oil until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in feta, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble pinwheels: Roll out puff pastry, spread the filling evenly, roll up tightly, and slice into pinwheels. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, if desired, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, olives, or pine nuts for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the egg wash or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg