Description
These Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists are a delightful savory pastry snack perfect for any occasion. Flaky puff pastry envelops a flavorful mixture of spinach, feta, and Parmesan cheese, creating a deliciously satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Spinach Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix sautéed spinach, feta, Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Assemble Pastry: Roll out puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Spread spinach mixture over half the pastry, fold the other half over, press lightly to seal, then cut into strips.
- Twist and Bake: Gently twist each strip and place on the baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top before baking.
- Twists can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
