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Spinach and ricotta parcels
Serves 8
Ingredients
1kg fresh ricotta
3 eggs
1 brown onion
½ tsp nutmeg
10 scoops Glucerna Powder
250g frozen spinach
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 slices thin ham or bacon
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
Black pepper
Puff pastry- 8 sheets
½ cup tasty cheese
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
Sesame seeds
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Celsius.
2. Dice the onion finely. Chop the bacon or ham into small pieces.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and when warm fry the onion and bacon until golden brown. Cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl add all the other ingredients apart from the pastry.
5. Add the onion and bacon mixture and stir until combined.
6. Take one sheet of puff pastry at a time and place 1/8th of the mixture into each sheet. Fold up into a parcel, moistening the edges of the pastry with water to stick together as they are folded. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds on top.
7. Back in a hot oven, 210 degrees Celsius until the pastry has puffed and turned golden brown. Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.