Source: Chudo2307, AdobeStockWhen talking about impressive and original appetizers, we'd like to highlight the spinach roll. It's simple and quick to prepare, pairs with a variety of fillings, and always looks vibrant and festive on the table. We're sharing 6 tried-and-true recipes!
1. Spinach Roll with Salmon and Cream Cheese
Source: AdobeStockA delicate and impressive roll with a perfectly balanced flavor.
You will need: 200 g fresh spinach, 3 eggs, 50 g flour, 20 g starch, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar, 200 g cream cheese, 100 ml 20% cream, 150 g lightly salted salmon, salt.
Preparation: Trim the tough stems from the spinach leaves, put the leaves in a blender and blend. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and mix the spinach, yolks, starch, flour, vegetable oil, salt, and sugar.
Separately, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the batter evenly into a rectangle, and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Separately, whisk the cream cheese with the cream and season to taste. You can also add chopped herbs. Let the biscuit cool on the parchment paper, spread it with the cream cheese mixture, arrange the salmon slices, carefully roll it up, and wrap it in cling film. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Spinach Roll with Crab Sticks
Source: AdobeStockAn interesting cold appetizer for a large gathering.
You will need: 200 g spinach, 3 eggs, 80 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 200 g cream cheese or cottage cheese, 200 g crab sticks, 2 sprigs of dill.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the spinach for 1-2 minutes, squeeze it dry, and put it in a blender. If it's frozen, simply thaw and squeeze. Add the yolks, oil, flour, and baking powder to the spinach and blend.
Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Spread the mixture into a rectangle on parchment paper, bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, and let the biscuit cool.
Mix the cheese with chopped dill, spread it over the biscuit, and arrange the sliced crab sticks. Roll it up tightly, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to set.
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3. Frozen Spinach Roll with Salmon
Source: AdobeStockA convenient recipe that's easy to prepare any time of year.
You will need: 300 g frozen spinach, 3 eggs, 200 g cream cheese, 250 g lightly salted or smoked salmon, 1 tbsp butter, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Sauté the frozen spinach for 5 minutes in a covered pan, then for another 10 minutes over medium heat without a lid until the moisture evaporates. Let it cool and blend the spinach with egg yolks, salt, and ground black pepper.
Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the spinach mixture with a spatula. Grease parchment paper with melted butter, spread the batter into a rectangle, and bake the biscuit base for approximately 10-12 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
Afterward, let the base cool slightly, flip it, and spread it with cream cheese, arrange thin slices of lightly salted or smoked salmon, roll it up, wrap everything in cling film, and refrigerate for several hours.
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4. Spinach Roll with Carrot Cream
Source: AdobeStockEven brighter, with an orange filling!
You will need: 250 g spinach, 2 eggs, 50 g flour, 150 g carrots, 150 g cream cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thaw and squeeze frozen spinach, or pour boiling water over fresh spinach, cook for 2 minutes, and drain. Separately, boil carrots until tender. Blend the spinach with eggs, salt, and spices, then add the flour and mix.
Spread the batter into a rectangle on parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Separately, blend the carrots with cream cheese and spices. Let the base cool slightly, flip it, spread it with the cream, and roll it up tightly. Wrap everything in foil or cling film and refrigerate for several hours.
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5. Spinach Roll with Liver Pâté
Source: AdobeStockHearty, flavorful, and a perfect addition to your festive platter.
You will need: 300 g spinach, 4 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 500 g chicken liver, 100-120 g butter, salt, spices.
Preparation: Rinse and boil the chicken liver until cooked, then blend it with soft butter and spices to taste.
Pour boiling water over the spinach for 2 minutes, separate the egg yolks from the whites, and blend the spinach with the yolks. Add the flour, salt, and spices, and mix. Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula.
Spread the batter evenly on parchment paper and bake the base for 15 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Immediately roll it up and let it cool for 5-7 minutes. Then carefully unroll it, spread with liver pâté, and roll it up again. Wrap it in parchment paper or cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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6. Spinach Roll with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: AdobeStockAn aromatic roll with salty and sweet-and-sour notes.
You will need: 400 g frozen spinach, 5 eggs, 120 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 350 g cream cheese, 120 g feta, 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Thaw and squeeze the spinach, then blend it with egg yolks and 50 g cream cheese. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter, spread it on parchment paper, and bake the base for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Mix the remaining cream cheese with crumbled feta, chopped basil, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Spread the resulting cheese mixture over the base, arrange the sun-dried tomatoes, and roll it up. Wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for several hours to set.