Low Carb Spinach Pinwheels - Mouthwatering Keto Appetizer Recipe! (2024)

Delicious Details at a Glance

Cuisine Inspiration:American with Greek inspiration
Primary Cooking Method:Baking
Dietary Info:Gluten-free, Low Carb, Nut-free
Skill Level:Moderate

Why You’ll Love These Easy Keto Appetizers

While I do develop recipes for a living, I don’t like a lot of fuss with baking, especially when it comes to a recipe for dough. I can make gluten free pie crust, but it drives me batty, I love my no-knead gluten free sandwich bread, and I promise I make the easiest gluten free pizza with the best results.

So you know I’m not going to overcomplicate my life when it comes to making appetizers. Here’s why I love these spinach pinwheels and why you will too…

• From a trusted source. I made this recipe when I was reviewing The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking by Carolyn Ketchum from the keto food blog All Day I Dream About Food. She is the absolute authority on low carb sweet and savory baking.
• Works for everyone. Yes, this may be a low carb appetizer from a keto cookbook, but it’s a recipe everyone can make and enjoy. You will need a bit of coconut flour and a pinch of xanthan gum (common ingredients in a gluten free kitchen), but other than that, the main ingredient in the dough isn’t some weird or expensive ingredient – it’s pre-shredded mozzarella cheese.
• No-fuss dough. There’s no yeast, no worrying about cutting in the butter, no laminating the dough. And no extra time to wait for anything to rise. Just mix everything, roll them up, and bake.
• Versatile and delicious. Easy, cheesy, and so tasty, they are the perfect finger food to share with family and friends at a party or celebration. Add them to a platter with some Tzatziki Dip for dunking or even serve them as a side dish for low carb soups, salads, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

While I usually get into the questions after an overview of the recipe, I think it’s important to address a few things right off the top. Since most of my readers are gluten free,e but not necessarily low carb or keto, you may not be familiar with the dough in this recipe. So let’s talk about it.

Ingredients and Substitutions

You’ll get the full directions and amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here is a brief overview of what you’ll need and how to make them.

For the Fat Head Dough:

• Coconut flour
• Baking powder
• Xanthan gum – if you are going to do any low carb or gluten free baking, this is one “non-standard” ingredient I do recommend keeping on hand
• Mozzarella cheese – pre-shredded, part-skim mozzarella is recommended, as the lower fat content and bit of starch used as filler helps the dough hold together better. You can use an organic pre-shredded cheese, if you prefer to stay away from the artificial fillers.
• Eggs

For the Spinach Filling:

• Frozen chopped spinach – thawed and drained, with as much liquid squeezed out as possible
• Feta cheese – crumbled.
• Parmesan cheese – grated.
• Garlic
• Dried marjoram – you can substitute dried oregano
• Salt and pepper
• Unsalted butter
• Coarse sea salt

How to Make Feta and Spinach Pinwheels

You won’t believe how easily these pinwheel appetizers come together. Let’s preheat the oven to 375°F and get started.

Make the dough. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Microwave the cheese until almost liquid, then stir in the dry ingredients and eggs. Knead until smooth and pliable, then set aside.

Prepare the filling. Stir together the spinach, feta, parmesan, garlic, marjoram (or oregano), salt, and pepper.

Roll out the dough. On a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, press the dough into a rectangle, cover it with another mat or piece of parchment. Roll into a 16-inch square.

Fill and form the pinwheels. Spread the filling to within 1/2-inch of the edge. Roll up tightly and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 1-inch slices and place on a lined baking sheet.

Bake and cool. Brush the spinach pinwheels with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake until golden and firm, and cool on the pan.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Any extra spinach feta pinwheels can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up for 2 to 3 days. You can enjoy them at from temperature or rewarm slightly in the microwave or oven.

Serving Suggestions for Spinach Pinwheels

As mentioned, these make great gluten free and keto appetizers along with a platter of Ground Beef Stuffed Mushrooms and Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks. But they also pair well as a side to many meal ideas.

• Serve with soup. You can dunk them in a bowl of Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup or with a mug of Chicken Zoodles Soup.
• Make a steak. Whether you are grilling a Balsamic Marinated Flank Steaks or preparing quick Seared Cubed Steaks with Worcestershire Sauce, these are a perfect side.
• Go Greek. Keep those Mediterranean vibes going by enjoying the spinach pinwheels with Greek Beef Kabobs or Tomato Spinach Frittata.

More low carb appetizers

• Kentucky Hot Brown Dip
• Chef Salad Skewers
• Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs
• Blue Cheese Cauliflower Breadsticks with Buffalo Marinara