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Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists

Irresistible Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists Recipe

These Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists are a delightful vegetarian appetizer that boasts flaky pastry and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets thawed frozen or homemade
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach well-drained if using frozen
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, optional
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté spinach for 3-4 minutes until wilted and mix in garlic.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the spinach with feta, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut into long strips, about 1 inch wide.
  5. Place a tablespoon of filling at one end of a pastry strip, fold over and twist to encase filling.
  6. Whisk an egg and brush the pastry with the egg wash for a shiny finish.
  7. Place twists on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator. Assemble twists ahead and freeze uncooked for convenience.

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