Description
Savory spinach feta pinwheels deliver Mediterranean magic in compact, flavor-packed spirals. Crisp pastry and herb-kissed filling promise delightful bites that transport taste buds straight to Greece with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup (226 grams) crumbled feta cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Finishing:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach mixture by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until completely wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Combine the cooled spinach with crumbled feta and softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Season with dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Thoroughly blend the ingredients until smooth and well-integrated.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and carefully unroll the puff pastry sheet. Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly across the pastry, maintaining a small margin around the edges.
- Gently roll the pastry from one edge into a compact log, ensuring a tight and uniform shape. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheel segments.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, positioning them with slight separation. Brush each pinwheel with beaten egg to create a golden, glossy exterior.
- Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry achieves a rich golden color and appears puffy and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the pinwheels rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for extra flavor complexity and color contrast.
- Swap feta with goat cheese or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and create unique taste profiles.
- Freeze unbaked pinwheels for convenient meal prep, allowing you to bake fresh appetizers directly from frozen state with minimal additional cooking time.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium feta and controlling salt quantities while maintaining the recipe’s delicious Mediterranean-inspired essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg