Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a delightful vegetarian pastry that makes for a perfect appetizer or snack. Packed with flavorful spinach and creamy ricotta cheese encased in crispy puff pastry, these rolls are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 10 oz fresh spinach (chopped)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 extra egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Add spinach: Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
- Mix filling: Combine spinach mixture, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, beaten egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare pastry: Cut puff pastry sheets in half, divide filling among them, roll up, and seal edges.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and drained frozen spinach if fresh is unavailable.
- These rolls can be frozen before baking for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
