Ezme Ricotta Pide Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Finely dice the tomato, red bell pepper, and red onion. Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh parsley.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the diced vegetables, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the ezme filling.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Unroll the puff pastry sheet. Cut it into 12 equal squares.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   In a separate small bowl, stir the ricotta cheese until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   ~1 min
6. 6

   Spoon about a teaspoon of ricotta cheese into the center of each puff pastry square. Top the ricotta with about a teaspoon of the ezme filling.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Fold the corners of the puff pastry squares towards the center, creating a small pocket, but leave some of the filling exposed. Gently pinch the seams to seal.

   ~4 min
8. 8

   Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the pide bites with the egg wash for a golden finish.

   ~1 min
9. 9

   Place the prepared pide bites onto the baking tray. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.

   ~18 min
10. 10

    Let cool slightly before serving.

    ~2 min