Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a delightful appetizer or snack that features a flavorful filling wrapped in crispy puff pastry. Perfect for gatherings or as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
- Combine Filling: Mix spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in the bowl with the aromatics.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, cut into rectangles, and divide the filling. Roll and seal the rolls.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle seeds, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Ensure spinach is well-drained to avoid a soggy texture.
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
