Spinach Pesto Mozzarella Roll-Ups
on Aug 07, 2023, Updated Mar 24, 2025
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These spinach pesto roll-ups are by far the easiest and most delicious meal you can whip up for your entire family, whether it’s for a satisfying lunch or a hearty dinner. It showcases my homemade spinach pesto, a flavor-packed sauce that not only adds a burst of amazing taste but also allows you to sneak in extra veggies for a nutritious boost! Trust me, your taste buds and your family will thank you.
Ingredients You Need
- Crescent rolls- can find these at any grocery store
- Mozzarella cheese
- Spinach- love making spinach pesto vs basil pesto
- Parmesan
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
Step-by-Step Instructions
Creating these delightful pesto mozzarella roll-ups for kids is easier than you think! Let’s dive into the process so you can get started.
For the full recipe with precise measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the post. Get ready to impress your little ones with these irresistible, healthy treats!
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. (besides the crescent roll and mozzarella cheese)
- Lay out the crescent roll triangles and spread pesto.
- Add mozzarella to each triangle.
- Roll up each one.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned.
Storage
After cooling completely, you can store the spinach pesto roll-ups in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. You can freeze in a zip lock bag for up to two months.
The spinach pesto can last in the fridge for 5 days in the fridge and up to 6 months in the freezer.
Spinach Pesto Mozzarella Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent rolls
- Mozzarella cheese
Spinach Pesto
- 3 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- To make the spinach pesto, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. (besides the crescent roll and mozzarella cheese)
- Lay out each crescent roll triangle, spread pesto and mozzarella on each, and roll it up.
- Lay out on a baking sheet, and cook for 9-10 minutes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
if i have extra pesto leftover, can i save it and for how long?
Yes! In the fridge for 5 days, and in the freezer for 6 months!
Do you think this would work in the pinwheel style v. the triangles?
Yes!
My 14 month old loves the spinach pesto! In addition to making it on the crescent rolls, I also toss pasta in the spinach pesto and he loves it! Huge plus that it’s also easy and quick to make.
I am assuming to use shredded mozzarella cheese?
Yes!