Vegetarian Christmas Crackers

Another one of our tasty ideas for a vegetarian Christmas.
Christmas

Ingredients

200g packet ready rolled filo pastry
50g (2oz) butter, melted
Fresh chives
Red pepper
25g (1oz) butter
½ lime, grated rind and juice
50g (2oz) feta cheese, crumbled
15ml (1tbsp) fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1
Step 1

Take the sheets of filo and cut into 4 slices. This should give you rectangles approximately 15x20cm in length.

2
Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the feta cheese, coriander, juice of 1/2 lime, red pepper and grated rind.

3
Step 3

Place one sheet on a smooth surface and brush with a little melted butter, place a second layer on top and brush with a little bit more butter.

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Step 4

Place a spoonful of the mixture at the edge in the centre and roll up - pinch the edges to make a cracker shape. Tie the ends with string.

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Step 5

Place on a baking sheet and brush with a little more melted butter - this will make them crispy, golden and beautiful.

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Step 6

Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/gas 5 for approximately 15 mins until the pastry becomes golden and crisp.

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Step 7

Finish off with fresh chives and very thin strips of red pepper for 'bows'