SPANAKOPITA PINWHEELS

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I'm enthralled with spanakopita, and this spinach and feta pinwheel recipe was a quick and easy way to enjoy it. I have used this for teacher get-togethers and family events. -Ryan Palmer, Windham, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add oregano and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook 3 minutes longer or until liquid is evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl; cool., Add feta cheese and eggs to spinach mixture; mix well. Unfold puff pastry. Spread each sheet with half the spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style. Cut each into twelve 3/4-in. slices. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.