Description
These Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a delightful combination of creamy ricotta cheese, nutritious spinach, and flavorful seasonings all wrapped up in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a light meal, these vegetarian rolls are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 10 oz frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (plus 1 beaten egg for brushing)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For Assembly:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add spinach, then mix with ricotta, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Assemble the rolls: Roll out puff pastry, divide in half, fill with spinach mixture, roll up, and seal edges.
- Bake: Place rolls on baking sheet, brush with egg, sprinkle seeds, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated.
- Great for parties, picnics, or a vegetarian lunch option.
- Use fresh spinach if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
