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Spinach Herb Twists

By: Amy Estes 
"'My mom made these for us when we were kids,' shares Amy Estes of Wichita, Kansas. 'The twists are a tasty way to serve spinach.' A hot roll mix makes them easy, but bake the twists with your favorite yeast-bread recipe if you'd like."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 cups packed torn fresh spinach
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (16 ounce) package hot roll mix
  • 1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F)
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. Place spinach in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes or until limp. Drain well and set aside. In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and spinach; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir the hot roll mix, warm water, egg and 2 tablespoons butter until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Melt the remaining butter; brush over dough. Spread spinach mixture over dough to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise; pinch seams to seal. Cut each rectangle into twelve 1-in.-wide strips.
  4. Twist strips and place on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 twist equals 90 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 156 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by Mamasquez   view full review
I made the spinach filling and used it with pillsbury crescent rolls because I've never made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by summer Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
yummy! My picky children didn't care for it, but my husband and I thought it was delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by akadaphne   view full review
I couldn't wait to try this recipe, and I was not disappointed...just wonderful! I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by Sara Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good. The kids loved them! I had 2 bags of baby spinach that had been in my...

 

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