Savory Spinach Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 eggs, beaten separately.
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2 cups thawed frozen spinach, finely chopped.
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½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated.
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2 cups ricotta cheese, creamy and smooth.
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1 tablespoon finely minced garlic.
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4 sheets of puff pastry.
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
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¼ teaspoon sea salt.
# Instructions:
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Leave the puff pastry out to soften until pliable.
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Put spinach under warm water to thaw. Squeeze out as much water as you can using a sieve.
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Combine ricotta, parmesan, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, and one beaten egg in a big bowl. Mix until smooth.
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Spread the filling across the pastry sheets, then roll them up tightly.
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Put the rolled pastries on a baking tray and cool them in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
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Slice each roll into 2-3 sections. Brush the tops with the extra egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until the rolls puff up and turn golden brown.
# Notes:
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For better slices, use a sharp knife with teeth.
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All rolls should be a similar size so they cook evenly.
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The filling can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for two days.
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Want the filling extra creamy? Toss it in a food processor briefly.
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You can freeze these for as long as three months.