Description
Make these refreshing, light, and nutritious spinach feta pinwheels using puff pastry. They are simple to prepare and perfect for parties or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry homemade rough puff or store bought
- 8 oz baby spinach
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 yellow onion finely diced
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or fat of choice
- 2 oz feta cheese chopped or crumbled
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the spinach to a large pan over medium heat and toss until fully wilted. Transfer the cooked spinach to a fine mesh strainer to cool, then squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands.
- While the spinach is cooling, saute the onions and garlic in the fat over medium low heat until translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in the herbs.
- Roughly chop the spinach, then separate it with your fingers (or two forks) in a bowl. Add the garlic, onion, herbs, feta, salt and mix to completely combine.
- Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and brush off any excess flour.
- Add the spinach feta mixture to the top and spread it evenly to the edges, leaving a 1/2 inch space on one of the longer sides. Add a swipe of water to the exposed 1/2 inch pastry.
- Starting on the side closest to your body, roll the pastry tightly to meet the water edge, then lightly pinch the pastry together to seal. Roll the entire log back and forth a few times, then press it in on each side with the palms of your hands to keep it compact.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap, then roll it in a dish towel and place it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400℉/205℃ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the log and use a serrated knife to slice the pinwheels into 1/2 inch rounds (about 16 pieces).
- Space out the pieces evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Enjoy after a few minutes while still warm.
Notes
- These pinwheels are inspired by light, refreshing foods packed for summer picnics.
- This recipe is a no-cook appetizer if you skip the baking step and serve the filling in tortillas instead of puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Cold Spinach Feta Pinwheels, Spinach Feta, Pinwheels Recipe, Healthy Appetizers, Mediterranean Snacks, Easy Finger Food, Fall Finger Foods For Party, Supper Ideas, Meal Ideas, Lunch Recipes, Sunday Dinner Ideas, Easy Lunch Ideas, Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas, Dinner Ideas Easy, Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas, Fall Appetizers For Party