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Vegetable pies with fennel and leek recipe: make it at home
Chortopites are traditional savoury pies made above all in the villages of the southern Peloponnese. The filling consists of wild greens, fennel (maratho), leek and fresh herbs, which together create a remarkably aromatic flavour. Originally…
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About this dish
What are Vegetable pies with fennel and leek?
Chortopites are traditional savoury pies made above all in the villages of the southern Peloponnese. The filling consists of wild greens, fennel (maratho), leek and fresh herbs, which together create a remarkably aromatic flavour. Originally these pies were made with whatever the season and the countryside had to offer. They are a wonderful example of simple, healthy Mediterranean cooking.
Mise en place
Make Vegetable pies with fennel and leek yourself
Step by step
How to make Vegetable pies with fennel and leek step by step
Method
- 1
Mix the flour, olive oil, water, vinegar and salt into a smooth dough.
- 2
Knead for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large pan.
- 5
Gently sauté the leek and spring onion.
- 6
Add the spinach, fennel and parsley.
- 7
Let them wilt, then cool.
- 8
Add the feta if you like.
- 9
Roll the dough out thinly.
- 10
Cut circles or squares.
- 11
Divide the filling over the dough.
- 12
Fold into half-moons or triangles.
- 13
Brush lightly with olive oil.
- 14
Bake for about 35 minutes at 180 °C until golden brown.
At the table
How to serve Vegetable pies with fennel and leek
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