Christmas puff pastries with spinach and spiced honey

Yield : 12 to 16 bites

Preparation : 25 minutes

Cooking time : 18 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 liters fresh spinach, tightly packed
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 roll store-bought puff pastry, cut into 12 or 16 small squares
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) honey
• 1 to 2 ml (1/4 to 1/2 tsp) chili powder, to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with the rack in the center.
2. In a hot skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in a little oil for about 3 minutes, until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring.
4. Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring, until completely wilted.
5. Continue cooking over medium heat for a few minutes to evaporate as much liquid as possible.
6. Then remove from the heat and squeeze the spinach lightly to remove excess water.
7. Transfer to a bowl, add the ricotta, feta, and dill, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
8. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, arrange the small squares of puff pastry.
9. In the center of each, spread a small amount of the prepared filling. Then fold the corners toward the center, pinching them lightly to form open parcels, and bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
10. While baking, mix the honey and chili powder in a bowl.
11. Remove from the oven, gently coat the bites with the chili honey, and serve.