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spinach & walnut palmiers
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spinach walnut palmiers

Whether you're planning a cocktail party or a Mother's Day brunch, these spinach & walnut palmiers make an easy & very delicious addition to any soiree menu. Served of course with your favorite bubbles. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
fridge time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 38 palmiers
Author: Lovoni

Ingredients

  • 4 oz baby spinach leaves (125g)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon of crushed red peppers (chilli flakes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • a pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 4 oz feta cheese, broken up (125g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 17.03 oz package puff pastry, thawed according to directions on package (490g)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place spinach, walnuts, dill, cilantro, red pepper, cumin, garlic, salt & pepper into the bowl of a food processor & process until mixture is finely chopped. Add feta & pulse until finely chopped. Scrape mixture into a medium-sized bowl, add the oil & stir until mixture forms a thick paste. 
  • Lightly dust a cutting board or counter with a little flour. Lay a sheet of pastry over flour. Evenly spread half of the spinach mixture over the pastry. Roll pastry up from one side until it reaches the middle. Do the same thing with the other side, so they Place onto a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet & the remaining spinach mixture. Place onto the same baking sheet. Brush both pastries with egg. Place in the fridge, lightly covered, for 30 minutes. 
  • Preheat oven to 400F. Remove one of the pastries to a cutting board & using a sharp knife cut into 1/2 inch slices. Place, one cut side up on the other baking sheet leaving a little space between each slice. Repeat with the remaining pastry. Bake for 25 minutes, turning once during cooking (rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking if you’re not using a fan-forced oven), or until golden brown. Let stand for 3 minutes before moving to a platter to serve. Serve warm. Makes about 38.