Ingredients
Vegetables & Herbs
- 9 oz frozen spinach
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
Other Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package vegan puff pastry dough
- 1/3 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook Spinach: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the frozen spinach and cook until soft. Drain thoroughly and squeeze out any excess water to prevent sogginess in the filling.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they become translucent and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add a splash of water if the mixture browns too quickly to avoid burning.
- Combine Filling: Mix the drained spinach with the sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and allow the mixture to cool before assembling.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the pinwheels.
- Assemble Pinwheels: Roll out the vegan puff pastry on a clean surface. Spread the cooled spinach mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving the bottom quarter free of filling. Sprinkle crumbled vegan feta cheese over the spinach, then carefully roll the pastry into a tight log.
- Slice Pinwheels: Cut the rolled pastry into approximately 1 cm thick slices, yielding around 20 pinwheels.
- Bake: Place the pinwheel slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Allow pinwheels to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious vegan bites warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the cooked spinach to prevent the pastry from getting soggy.
- If you cannot find vegan feta cheese, substitute with a vegan cream cheese or another plant-based cheese alternative.
- You can prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate it to save time before assembling the pinwheels.
- For a crispier pastry, bake on the middle rack of the oven and avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
