Hortopitakia: Small Savory Pies with Greens and Herbs

In Greek: χορτοπιτάκια, pronounced hor-toh-pee-TAHK-yah

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Use homemade phyllo dough, pre-cut phyllo circles, or puff pastry to make these small savory pies.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of spinach, chopped
• 2 pounds of fresh fennel, chopped
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 7/8 cup of water
• salt & pepper
• oil for frying
• flour for work surface
• fresh phyllo

Tools & Utensils

• pressure cooker
• heavy-bottomed frying pan or skillet
• slotted spoon or spatula
• demitasse saucer (4 - 5 inches in diameter)
• sharp knife
• clean, dry towel

Yield: makes 50 small pies

To make the filling: In the pressure cooker, sauté the fennel and spring onions in the oil until limp. Add water, bring to a boil, and seal. When pressure is reached, lower heat and cook 10-12 minutes. Release pressure, open and add spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat until the spinach wilts. Drain very well.