Description
These Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Twists are a delightful blend of flaky puff pastry filled with a savory mixture of spinach, ricotta, and cheeses, twisted to perfection and baked until golden. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these twists are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Spinach Mixture:
1 cup fresh spinach (chopped), 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil
Additional:
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash), sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Spinach Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach, cook until wilted. Remove, cool slightly, then mix with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry, spread spinach and cheese mixture over half, cover with the other half, press gently to seal. Slice into strips, twist, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle seeds if desired, bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- These twists are delicious as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
- You can substitute feta for ricotta for a tangier flavor.
- To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
