Ingredients Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Greens Recipes Healthy Spinach Recipes Spinach & Feta Puff Pastry Rolls 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews These spinach-and-feta puff pastry rolls are an easy appetizer that combines simple, flavorful ingredients with minimal prep time. A flavorful filling of spinach and feta cheese is wrapped in store-bought puff pastry and baked in a mini muffin tin for a perfectly portioned, bite-size appetizer. Their mini size makes them great finger food for parties, potlucks or casual gatherings and, best of all, they look impressive without breaking a sweat! By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff was first exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There, he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to working in restaurants. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 15, 2024 Tested by Renu Anshie Dhar Tested by Renu Anshie Dhar Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus sliced basil for garnish 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 clove garlic, grated ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed All-purpose flour for work surface 1 large egg 2 tablespoons hot honey (such as Mike’s) Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Stir spinach, 1 tablespoon each basil and oil, 1 teaspoon each oregano and lemon zest, garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Cut 1(8-ounce) block feta into 8 (¾-by-¾-by-3-inch) planks. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Roll 2 puff pastry sheets into 12-by-10-inch rectangles on a lightly floured work surface. Working with 1 sheet at a time, arrange 4 feta planks in a line along a 12-inch edge, leaving a 1½-inch border. Sprinkle half of the spinach mixture evenly over the feta, then tightly roll the pastry into a log, enclosing the feta and spinach mixture. Slice the log crosswise into 12 (1-inch) coins and transfer them to the prepared muffin cups. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, feta and spinach mixture. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Beat 1 egg in a small bowl, then brush each roll with egg wash; discard remaining egg. Bake until browned and flaky, about 20 minutes, rotating the pan front to back halfway through. Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with 2 tablespoons hot honey. Garnish with sliced basil, if desired. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Nutrition Information Serving Size: 3 rollsCalories 166, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 29mg, Carbohydrates 10g, Total Sugars 6g, Added Sugars 4g, Protein 6g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 323mg, Potassium 148mg EatingWell.com, October 2024 Rate It Print