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Florentine Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients

4 green onions, finely sliced .
1/4 c crumbled feta cheese .
1/2 tsp salt .
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
2 garlic cloves, minced .
1 tbsp butter, melted .
2 tbsps toasted pine nuts .
1/4 c fresh basil .
2 tbsps olive oil, divided .
1/4 c finely shredded parmesan cheese .
1 (13 7/8 oz) package put in the fridged pizza dough (I have used both whole wheat dough & crescent rolls with great results!) .
1 (6 oz) bag fresh baby spinach

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 375.
Step #2 Grease 12 muffin c & set aside.
Step #3 In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsps oil & cook green onions & garlic until tender.
Step #4 Add spinach & basil; cook & stir over med-heat/flame until just wilted.
Step #5 Drain off excess liquid.
Step #6 Stir in salt & pepper; set aside to cool.
Step #7 On a well-floured surface, unroll pizza dough & shape into a 12x8 rectangle.
Step #8 Brush surface of dough with remaining olive oil.
Step #9 Spread spinach mixture to within one inch of the edges of the dough.
Step #10 Sprinkle top with feta & pine nuts.
Step #11 Starting with a long side, roll this into a spiral.
Step #12 Slice roll this into 12 pieces & place cut-side up in prepared muffin c.
Step #13 Brush with butter & sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Step #14 Bake for 18-20 mins or until golden brown.
Step #15 Let stand in muffin c for 2 mins.
Step #16 Remove carefully & serve warm.
Enjoy the Florentine Rolls recipe