Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
16 oz

Frozen chopped spinach

thawed, squeezed

2 unit

Carrots

peeled, coarsely grated

0.67 cup

Ricotta cheese

1.5 cup

Soft fresh breadcrumbs

2 unit

Eggs

at room temperature

1 unit

Onion

finely grated

0.5 cup

Cheddar cheese

grated

3 sheets

Frozen puff pastry

thawed

0.33 cup

Pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)

1 unit

Tomato salsa

to serve

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2
~4 min

Thaw frozen spinach and squeeze out excess liquid.

Step 3
~4 min

In a bowl, combine squeezed spinach, grated carrots, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, 1 egg, finely grated onion, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of salt.

Step 4
~4 min

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Step 5
~4 min

Lightly whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl for egg wash.

Step 6
~4 min

Thaw puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet in half, creating 2 rectangles.

Step 7
~4 min

For each pastry roll, place 1/6 of the spinach mixture along a short edge, leaving a 1/2 inch border.

Step 8
~4 min

Roll up the pastry to enclose the filling, keeping the ends open.

Step 9
~4 min

Place each roll seam-side down on the prepared baking pan.

Step 10
~4 min

Brush the tops of the rolls with the whisked egg wash.

Step 11
~4 min

Sprinkle pepitas (pumpkin seeds) on top of the egg-washed rolls.

Step 12
~4 min

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 13
~4 min

Let the rolls cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve warm with store-bought tomato salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Brush with garlic butter for extra flavor

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat

Use different cheeses for varied flavors

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer with drinks

Perfect for brunch or a light lunch

Great for potlucks

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

European-inspired

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, party appetizer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Party
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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