Thursday 4 August 2011

Delicious Spinach Roll Preparation Method

Ingredients For Delicious Spinach Roll:

For the dough:
1 1/2 cups All purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt
Lukewarm water as required
For the filling:
1 lb Fresh spinach
3 oz chopped Asiago cheese
1 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 Onion
1 clove Garlic
Salt to taste
Pinch of nutmeg

Method Of Delicious Spinach Roll:

1.Combine the flour, oil, water and salt in a mixing bowl.
2.Knead the dough until gets smooth, cover with kitchen towel and let stand for half an hour.
3.Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté until becomes translucent.
4.Boil the spinach in salty water for a couple of minutes, strain and squeeze out the excess liquid.
5.Chop the spinach and add to the onions, stir well.
6.Add the nutmeg and salt, combine well the ingredients.
7.Over a kitchen towel, roll the dough until thin and make a rectangular shape.
8.In bowl, put the spinach and add the cheese. Spread the filling evenly on the dough.
10.Fold in the shorter sides and roll the dough and brush the roll with olive oil.
11.Heat the oven to 375 degree F and bake for 25-30 minutes.
12.Cut the roll into slices and serve warm.