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Spinach Roll Ups with Ham and Cream Cheese

Spinach Roll Ups with Ham and Cream Cheese, an easy and incredibly tasty appetizer, that can be a healthy and delicious addition to your child's school lunch box or to the picnic basket.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 12 roll ups
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 4 (heaped) tbsp plain flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • cup frozen spinach (thawed and water squeezed)
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3 ham slices
  • 400 g cream cheese

Instructions

  • To make the sponge, separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks.
  • Add the eggs, flour,baking poweder and mix well, then add the oil and spinach and mix again.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 Fahrenheit).
  • Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper, and lightly grease and flour it.
  • Spread the batter over, and bake it in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, and gently roll it,then wrap into a clean kitchen towel, and leave to cool completely. 
  • Unroll it, spread the cream cheese over, and arrange the ham slices, then roll it tightly from the bottom up.
  • Wrap the roll in kitchen foil and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours before slicing.
  • Serve cold!

Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 137mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1545IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.6mg