Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are a tasty and easy snack or appetizer that can be made with puff pastry and a simple cheese and spinach filling. They are similar to sausage rolls, but vegetarian and lighter. To make them, you need to cook some fresh or frozen spinach with garlic and seasonings, then mix it with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, feta cheese and an egg. Spread the filling over sheets of puff pastry, roll them up and cut into pieces. Brush the rolls with some egg wash and bake them in the oven until golden and crisp. You can serve them hot or cold, with some tomato sauce or relish on the side.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: healthy, puff pastery, ricotta, spinach

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: rolls

Calories: 240kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

250 g chopped frozen spinach
400 g ricotta
¾ cup grated parmesan
1 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, tasty, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, Pepper Jack
1 egg
1 large clove of garlic minced
Pinch of nutmeg fresh grated or powder
¼ - ½ tsp salt
Black pepper
ROLLS:
3 sheets puff pastry
1 egg beaten
Sesame seeds optional

Instructions

If the pastry is frozen, remove it from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator. Do not leave it on the counter to thaw.
Squeeze out the excess water from the spinach by pressing it with a wooden spoon or your hands in a colander, or by wrapping it in a tea towel or paper towels. Move the spinach to a bowl.
Combine the rest of the Filling ingredients and mix well.
Cut each pastry into 3 rectangles on a work surface. Then, slice each rectangle diagonally to get 6 pieces per pastry. 18 in total
Brush the edge of each pastry with egg, then spread the filling evenly over them. Roll up the pastries from one end to the other, making sure the seam is on the bottom.
While the oven is heating up to 180C/350F, put the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Spray 2 x baking trays with oil.
To give them a golden appearance, brush the tops with egg and then sprinkle sesame seeds (white or black) over them.
After baking for 25 minutes, remove the top tray and switch the bottom tray to the upper rack. Continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden.
Best served warm

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