Christmas pastries with spinach and spiced honey

Output: 12 to 16 bites

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time : 18 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 liters fresh spinach, well packed
• 250 ml (1 cup) ricotta cheese
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) feta cheese, crumbled
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) fresh dill, chopped
• 1 roll 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 oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a hot skillet, over medium heat. Sauté onion in a little oil, about 3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until it has completely wilted.
5. Continue cooking over medium heat for a few minutes to evaporate as much liquid as possible.
6. Remove from heat and squeeze out excess water.
7. Transfer to a bowl, add the ricotta, feta and dill, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
8. On an ovenproof tray 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. Fold the tips towards the center, pinching lightly to form open ballotins, and bake until the pastry is golden and crisp.
10. While the dough is baking, mix the honey and chili powder in a bowl.
11. Once out of the oven, gently drizzle the honey and chili powder over the bites and serve.