Mini Artichoke and Onion Tarts

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 3 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 lb. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
• 2 cups pitted black olives, optional
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
• 1 Tbs. grated Meyer lemon zest or grated lemon zest
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for brushing, optional
• 1 1/2 cups farmer cheese or low-fat ricotta cheese, divided
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 8oz. (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk

1. To make Filling: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, and saute 7 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
3. Add thyme and garlic, and saute 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat, and stir in artichokes, olives (if using), parsley, and zest.
5. Cool.
6. To make Dough: Place flour, butter, sugar, and salt in bowl of food processor; pulse until mixture resembles fine meal.
7. Add eggs and milk, and pulse until Dough comes together.
8. Shape into log.
9. Slice log into 12 rounds.
10. Roll out each round into 1/8-inch-thick circle with rolling pin on well-floured work surface.
11. Preheat oven to 375F; coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
12. Brush Dough rounds with beaten egg (if using).
13. Spoon 2 heaping tsp.
14. cheese in center of each Dough round, then top with 3 Tbs.
15. Filling, leaving 1-inch border.
16. Sprinkle each tart with 2 tsp.
17. cheese, then fold in edges to partially cover Filling.
18. Brush edges with beaten egg (if using), and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
19. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until tarts are golden.

olive oil, yellow onions, thyme, garlic, frozen artichoke hearts, black olives, italian parsley, lemon zest, egg, farmer cheese, flour, cold unsalted butter, sugar, salt, eggs, lowfat milk

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/mini-artichoke-and-onion-tarts/ (may not work)