
The texture of these Mediterranean Savory Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls is golden and flaky. Fresh spinach, feta, mozzarella, garlic, olive oil, parsley, and oregano are all combined to make these stuffed rolls. These filled rolls have about 220 calories and 16 g of net carbohydrates. In about thirty minutes, we can make delicious stuffed rolls. These Mediterranean Savory Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls are perfect for lunchboxes, game-day snacks, holiday parties, potlucks, and informal entertaining. Feta cheese gives a tangy richness that goes well with the fragrant herbs, while spinach offers vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. We freeze these packed rolls for nearly two months or chill them for at least four days so you can prepare them in advance.
STATS:
- Course: Appetizer, Snack, Brunch, Light Meal
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cook Duration: Eighteen minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Servings: 8 rolls
- Portion Size: 1 roll
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Skillet
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Spoon
- Pastry brush
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil, two tbsp.
- Two pieces of garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- One egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SPINACH:
- We use spinach to provide freshness and color to these crescent rolls. As a replacement, you can use frozen spinach, Swiss chard, or kale.
FETA CHEESE:
- Feta cheese is utilized to give a tangy Mediterranean flavor and creamy texture. As an alternative, you can use goat cheese, ricotta salata, or halloumi.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella helps to create a melty filling and balances the salty taste. You can switch it out with provolone, Monterey Jack, or white cheddar cheese.
CRESCENT DOUGH:
- Crescent dough provides a flaky and buttery crust. As a replacement, you can use puff pastry or homemade pastry dough.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil delivers richness and real Mediterranean flavor. Also, we may utilize avocado oil.
GARLIC:
- Garlic is utilized to provide a savory texture and aromatic flavor. You can use half a teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
PARSLEY:
- Parsley delivers freshness and a mild herbal taste. As a substitute, you can use fresh dill, basil, or cilantro.
EGG WASH:
- This component helps to create a shiny & brown texture. For an egg-free option, brush the dough with olive oil or milk.
SESAME SEEDS:
- Sesame seeds will provide a light crunch and decorative finish to the rolls. As an alternative, you can use poppy seeds or omit them entirely.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the olive oil in a pan & include the garlic, and cook for almost thirty seconds.
- Include the spinach and cook till it is wilted, for about three minutes.
- Leave it to cool gently.
- Stir the black pepper, spinach, salt, feta cheese, oregano, mozzarella cheese, and parsley in a dish.
- Warm the empty oven to 190°Celcius and put the baking paper on a dish to cover it.
- Make eight triangles out of the crescent dough.
- Put almost two tbsp. of filling on the wide end of all the dough triangles.
- To wrap the filling, fold the dough from the broad end toward the narrow end.
- Keep the rolls on a tray and coat them with beaten egg and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Bake till all the rolls are puffed and golden, for almost eighteen minutes.
- Leave them to cool for about five minutes and then serve them.
TIPS:
- Include the chopped sun-dried tomatoes for additional Mediterranean flavor.
- Perfectly strain out the spinach to avoid soggy rolls.
- Serve these rolls hot for perfect texture and taste.
- We utilize freshly grated mozzarella, so it will melt perfectly.
- Use red pepper flakes to get a little warm.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store these filled rolls for longer than four days in a secure container.
FREEZER:
- Store these baked rolls for not less than 50-60 days.
FAQs:
Will we include protein?
- Yes, you can use grilled chicken, chickpeas, or white beans.
Could we utilize frozen spinach?
- Yes, you may utilize the frozen spinach as long as you defrost it and eliminate any additional moisture.
May we prepare these crescent rolls earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble these crescent rolls twenty-four hours earlier.
Might we prepare these stuffed rolls without gluten?
- Yes, you can make these crescent rolls with puff pastry or crescent dough without gluten.
How can we prevent these crescent rolls from opening?
- You can put them seam-side down on a tray.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 380 mg
Total Carbs: 18 g
Net Carbs: 16 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 13 g
Protein: 8 g
Portion Size: One roll