Description
These Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the flavors of savory feta cheese, fresh spinach, and flaky puff pastry. Easy to make and impressive to serve, these twists are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix spinach, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry, spread the filling over half, fold the other half over, seal, and cut into strips.
- Twist and Bake: Twist each strip, place on baking sheet, brush with egg, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and well-drained frozen spinach instead of fresh.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
