Description
These Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Twists are incredibly easy to make and pack a big punch of flavor. Flaky puff pastry encases a delicious filling of sautéed spinach and tangy feta cheese, making them perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal. They’re quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds or nigella seeds for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the spinach mixture is cool enough to handle, squeeze out any excess liquid using a fine-mesh sieve or paper towels. This step is crucial to prevent soggy pastry.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained spinach and crumbled feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto your prepared baking sheet or a lightly floured surface. Spread half of the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully fold the puff pastry sheet in half lengthwise, bringing one long edge over to meet the other. Gently press down to seal the edges.
- Cut the folded pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Take each strip and gently twist it several times.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the twisted pastry strips with the egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds or nigella seeds.
- Repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining spinach and feta mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold. If it gets too warm, it will be difficult to work with.
- Don’t skip squeezing out the excess liquid from the spinach; it’s key for crispy twists.
- These twists are best served warm but are also delicious at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and reheated in a warm oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 twists
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
