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Feta and Spinach Rolls

These easy feta and spinach rolls are the perfect snack or party food - crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 -9 rolls
Calories 248kcal
Author Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 rectangular sheet of pizza dough roughly 9 × 13 inches (23 × 33 cm), Note 1
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach loosely packed, about 1.4 oz/ 40 g
  • ⅔ cup cream cheese softened for easy spreading
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder Note 2
  • a good pinch of salt
  • a few grindings of ground black pepper
  • 2 green onions finely sliced
  • 1 cup feta crumbled, 5.5 oz/ 150 g, Note 3
  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F/ 220°C. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dough: Gently roll out the dough a little to make it slightly thinner and larger, just enough to give you more surface for the filling; don’t overdo it.
    1 rectangular sheet of pizza dough
  • Spinach: Wash it and drain it in a colander. Place it on a clean kitchen towel and dry it well.
    1 ½ cups baby spinach
  • Spread the cream cheese evenly on the dough, leaving about 1 cm (½ inch) clear around the edges. Sprinkle it with the seasoning, and add the finely sliced green onions.
    ⅔ cup cream cheese + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + a good pinch of salt + a few grindings of ground black pepper + 2 green onions
  • Fill the roll: Spread the baby spinach evenly over the cream cheese layer, then sprinkle the crumbled feta on top.
    1 cup feta
  • Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the shorter side closest to you, to form a log. Cut the log into 8 - 9 even pieces (about 1.3 inches/ 3.3 cm thick). Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Egg wash: Whisk the egg and the milk in a small bowl. Brush the rolls all over with this mixture.
    1 small egg + 1 tablespoon milk
  • Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 17-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let the rolls cool for about 10 minutes before serving to avoid burning your lips.

Notes

  1. Dough: If using ready-rolled frozen puff pastry, let it thaw until pliable. Roll it out slightly thinner, spread the filling evenly but not too thick, then roll up and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden and puffed. Puff pastry gives a lighter, flakier texture than pizza dough.
  2. Seasoning: Use about 2 cloves of freshly grated garlic instead of garlic powder. You can also add chili flakes, dried oregano, Italian herbs, or other seasonings you prefer.
  3. Feta: Use good-quality feta from a block, not the pre-crumbled kind.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg