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National Pinot Grigio Day: Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pesto Pinwheels


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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 12 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Flaky pizza dough pinwheels are filled with a vibrant spinach pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. A perfect appetizer for your next summer gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Can (1 Can) Frozen Pizza Dough
  • 4 Tbsp (60 ml) Cream-Cheese
  • 4 Tbsp (60 ml) Asiago Cheese
  • 3 (3) Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) Fresh Spinach
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Pine Nuts
  • 1 (1) Clove Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, add all the spinach pesto ingredients and blend until smooth.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
  3. Roll the thawed pizza dough into a rectangle about one inch thick on a clean surface.
  4. Spread cream cheese over the dough.
  5. Spread the spinach pesto evenly and sprinkle with chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle grated Asiago cheese over the top.
  7. Roll the dough into a log shape.
  8. Cut into slices of your desired thickness.
  9. Place the slices on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking tray.
  12. Transfer to a serving tray.

Notes

  • For a richer pesto, use high-quality olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes in oil, use oil-packed ones and add 1 teaspoon of the oil to the pesto for extra flavor.
  • To prevent the pinwheels from becoming too dry, bake them until lightly golden and slightly underdone in the center. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 15