Savory Puff Pastry Rolls with Spinach, Feta & Walnuts – My Vegetarian Oven Favorite

Sometimes all it takes is a few good ingredients to create something truly delicious. These puff pastry rolls with spinach, feta, and walnuts are exactly that – simple to make, full of flavor, and perfect for everyone who wants to eat consciously without giving up indulgence.

The creamy feta meets crunchy walnuts and hearty spinach – together, they create a vegetarian oven favorite you’ll make again and again. Ideal as a snack, for brunch, or cozy evenings at home.

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Ingredients Puff Pastry Rolls with Spinach

• 180 g feta cheese

• 1 handful of walnuts (roughly chopped)

• 1 pinch of vegetable broth powder (vegetarian)

• 1 egg, separated

• 1 garlic clove (pressed)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• A little pepper

• 1 tbsp milk

• 1 sheet of puff pastry

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds for sprinkling

• 1 handful of fresh spinach

Ingredients Puff Pastry Rolls with Spinach

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan setting).

2️⃣ Sauté the spinach together with the pressed garlic in a pan until wilted. Let it cool and drain any excess liquid.

3️⃣ Separate the egg. Mix the egg yolk with milk and set aside.

4️⃣ Combine the egg white with crumbled feta, chopped walnuts, vegetable broth powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cooled spinach.

5️⃣ Spread the mixture evenly over the puff pastry and roll it up carefully.

6️⃣ Cut the roll into about 10 equal pieces and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each piece.

7️⃣ Brush the tops with the egg yolk-milk mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

8️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown, crisp, and fragrant.

Tip

You can enjoy these rolls warm or cold – perfect to take with you to work, for brunch, or on a picnic!

Resumée

These puff pastry rolls prove that vegetarian food can be exciting and full of flavor. They’re crispy, savory, and loaded with aroma. And the best part: they take very little time to prepare and taste amazing fresh from the oven or the next day.

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FAQ

Can I make these puff pastry rolls ahead of time?

Yes — you can enjoy them warm or cold, so they're ideal for prepping the day before for work, brunch or a picnic. Stored in an airtight container they keep for 2–3 days, and a few minutes in the oven brings back the crisp.

What can I use instead of feta?

A firm goat cheese or a well-drained ricotta both work, though ricotta is milder so you may want a little extra salt. Avoid very wet cheeses, as too much moisture makes the pastry soggy.

How do I stop the filling from making the pastry soggy?

Squeeze the excess liquid out of the sautéed spinach and let it cool before mixing it with the cheese. Working with a cold filling and cold puff pastry also helps the layers stay crisp.