Spanakopita Puff Pastry Pinwheels by @spinachandbacon

N/A
Medium

1 serving

🥐

280 g

Puff Pastry Dough

🥬

280 g

Spinach

🧄

6 g

Garlic

🌿

8 g

Dill

🧀

110 g

Feta Cheese

🍋

2 g

Lemon Zest

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Thaw the puff pastry dough according to package directions, keeping it cold but pliable.

    puff pastry dough

  2. Step 2/16

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  3. Step 3/16

    Finely chop 10 oz (283 g) spinach and mince 2 garlic cloves.

    spinach
    garlic
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  4. Step 4/16

    Cook the spinach and garlic in a dry skillet over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.

    spinach
    garlic

  5. Step 5/16

    Drain and squeeze the cooked spinach mixture thoroughly to remove excess moisture.

    spinach
    garlic
    🥣mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/16

    Chop 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh dill and crumble 4 oz (113 g) feta cheese.

    fresh dill
    feta cheese
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  7. Step 7/16

    Zest the lemon to obtain 1 tsp (2 g) lemon zest.

    lemon zest
    🪤box grater

  8. Step 8/16

    Combine the drained spinach mixture, dill, feta cheese, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl.

    spinach
    garlic
    fresh dill
    feta cheese
    lemon zest
    black pepper
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  9. Step 9/16

    Roll the puff pastry dough into a roughly 10-by-12-inch (25-by-30-cm) rectangle.

    puff pastry dough
    🪵rolling pin

  10. Step 10/16

    Spread the spinach and feta filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch (1-cm) border along one long edge.

    puff pastry dough
    spinach
    garlic
    fresh dill
    feta cheese
    lemon zest
    black pepper
    salt
    🍴fork

  11. Step 11/16

    Roll the pastry tightly from the long filled edge into a log, then pinch the seam closed.

    puff pastry dough

  12. Step 12/16

    Slice the log into 8 equal pinwheels and arrange them cut-side up on the lined baking sheet.

    puff pastry dough
    🔪chef's knife
    🍪baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  13. Step 13/16

    Beat 1 egg with 1 tsp (5 ml) water to make an egg wash.

    egg
    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍴fork

  14. Step 14/16

    Brush the tops and exposed pastry edges with the egg wash.

    egg
    water
    🖌️pastry brush

  15. Step 15/16

    Bake the pinwheels for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and deeply golden brown.

    puff pastry dough
    🍪baking sheet

  16. Step 16/16

    Cool the pinwheels for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

    🍪baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Pastry, Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Aromatics, Dairy, Cheese, Fruit, Citrus

Ingredients

Puff pastry dough, Spinach, Garlic, Dill, Feta cheese, Lemon zest

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

235 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 6g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 145mg, Iron: 2mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 245mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 280mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin K: 235mcg, Folate: 80mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking sheet, parchment paper, mixing bowl, cutting board, chef's knife, box grater, rolling pin, pastry brush, fork

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish

Occasions

Holiday party, Potluck, Game day, Brunch, Entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Buttery, Crisp, Tender, Creamy

Flavors

Savory, Salty, Tangy, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Citrusy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) until crisp and hot), freezer : 2 months (Freeze baked pinwheels in a sealed freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in an oven until hot and crisp)