Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Delightful pinwheels made with flaky puff pastry, savory spinach, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 12 pinwheels) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta, mozzarella, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the pastry with egg wash evenly.
- Spread the filling over the egg-washed puff pastry.
- Roll the pastry tightly to form a log.
- Slice the log into approximately 1-inch thick pinwheels.
- Place the pinwheels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pinwheels with additional egg wash.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and puffed up.
Notes
For best results, squeeze out excess moisture from spinach and roll tightly for neat pinwheels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg