Ingredients
– 1 sheet of thawed puff pastry for flaky base
– 1 cup of finely chopped fresh spinach for freshness, nutrition
– 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for sharp flavor, binding
– ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 beaten egg for glaze
– ½ teaspoon of garlic powder for savoriness
– ½ teaspoon of onion powder for savoriness
– Salt to taste
– Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prep: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-Roll Out Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet slightly.
3-Mix Filling: Combine 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
4-Spread and Fold: Spread the filling evenly over half of the pastry. Fold the other half over to seal edges tightly. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
5-Cut Strips: Slice into 1-inch wide strips using a sharp knife.
6-Twist and Place: Twist each strip several times and place on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
7-Brush and Bake: Brush with beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds or chili flakes. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until puffed, crisp, and golden brown.
8-Cool and Serve: Cool for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm for maximum enjoyment.
Last Step:
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🧊 Keep puff pastry cold until use to ensure it stays flaky and doesn’t become too soft to handle
🧀 Don’t overfill the pastry – too much filling can cause the twists to burst open during baking
🌿 Squeeze excess moisture from chopped spinach before mixing to prevent soggy pastry
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 twists
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg