Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach & Feta Pastry Rolls featuring a savory spinach and feta filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, these rolls combine fresh spinach, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 300 g fresh spinach (or 200 g frozen, thawed and drained)
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (250–275 g), thawed if frozen
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Optional: sesame seeds or nigella seeds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Sauté the fresh spinach in a dry pan over medium heat until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, chop the spinach finely and combine it in a bowl with the crumbled feta cheese, one whole egg, finely grated garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper to taste. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare the pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle. Spread the prepared spinach and feta filling evenly over half of the pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to encase it fully.
- Shape the rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut the folded pastry into strips about 3–4 cm wide. Twist each strip gently or roll it into small logs, shaping each piece neatly for uniform baking.
- Prepare for baking: Place the shaped rolls onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with milk to create an egg wash. Brush this egg wash evenly over the tops of the rolls. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds or nigella seeds on top for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake the pastry rolls: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake the rolls on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed. Remove them from the oven and let cool briefly before serving. These rolls can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Sauté the spinach without additional oil to keep the filling light and prevent sogginess.
- Make sure the spinach is well drained to avoid watery pastry.
- Feel free to add herbs like dill or mint for extra flavor variations.
- The egg wash helps achieve a beautiful golden sheen on the pastry rolls.
- These pastry rolls are great for make-ahead and can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
