Spinach Croissants Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 1 batch
Description:
These Spinach Croissants are not only a delightful treat but also a clever way to sneak in some greens into your kids’ diet! The flakiness of the croissant paired with the freshness of spinach makes for a winning combination. Plus, you can easily transform them into bite-sized appetizers for any occasion.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable
Keywords:
Very Low Carbs, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Less than 60 Minutes, Easy
Ingredients:
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Croissant dough (store-bought)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to the temperature specified on the croissant dough package.
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Prepare Spinach:
- If you desire a more intense onion flavor, you can enhance the spinach by incorporating a bit of onion soup mix. Grind the mix finely using a mortar and pestle.
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Unroll Croissant Dough:
- Follow the instructions on the package of the croissant dough to unroll it carefully.
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Layer Spinach:
- Place a dry spinach leaf onto each triangle of croissant dough.
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Enhance Flavor (Optional):
- For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle a light dusting of the finely ground onion soup mix over the spinach.
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Roll Croissants:
- Starting from the wider end, gently roll up each croissant, enclosing the spinach within.
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Bake:
- Arrange the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the instructions on the croissant dough package until they turn golden brown and puffy.
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Serve:
- Once baked, allow the spinach croissants to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy the flaky goodness of these spinach-infused treats as a delightful snack or a side dish.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 0
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 0mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 0g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 0g
Recipe Notes:
- Experiment with different types of croissant dough for varied textures and flavors.
- Feel free to customize these spinach croissants by adding other ingredients such as cheese or herbs.
- To make ahead, prepare the croissants and freeze them before baking. Simply bake from frozen when ready to enjoy.
- These croissants can also be served as elegant appetizers at parties or gatherings. Simply cut them into smaller portions before baking for bite-sized treats.
