Description
Flaky puff pastry twists filled with sautéed spinach and tangy feta cheese, baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a quick snack, appetizer, or party platter favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry – thawed
- 1 cup fresh spinach – finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese – crumbled
- 1 egg – beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – for sautéing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté spinach until wilted, then let cool slightly. Spread evenly over pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and press gently. Brush pastry edges with water to help seal.
- Fold pastry in half, press edges, and cut into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush twists with beaten egg, sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper on top, then bake for 15–18 minutes until golden, puffed, and crisp. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap feta with goat cheese, mozzarella, or ricotta for variation.
- Add dill, oregano, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- For vegan version, use dairy-free puff pastry and cheese, brushing with olive oil instead of egg.
- Store at room temperature up to 2 days, or freeze and reheat in oven.
- Microwaving makes them soggy—always reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
