"Typical of Greek cuisine, pougia (in Greek, ???????) are small purses of filo pastry sheets stuffed with vegetables and feta...."
INGREDIENTS
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18 filo sheets
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1 medium eggplant (, cut into approximately ½ inch (1,5 cm) cubes)
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1 medium green bell pepper (, cut into approximately ½ inch (1,5 cm) cubes)
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1 small red bell pepper (, cut into approximately ½ inch (1,5 cm) cubes)
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6 small mushrooms (, finely chopped)
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1 stalk celery (, very finely chopped)
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½ onion (, grated)
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2 small carrots (, grated)
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8 cherry tomatoes (, cut in 4)
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1 teaspoon oregano
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3½ oz. grated feta
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2 tablespoons grated pecorino ((or talagani))
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5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Extra virgin olive oil ((for brushing the filo leaves))
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Salt
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Pepper (, freshly ground)
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Chives
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3 red bell peppers (, grilled, seeded and peeled)
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1 clove garlic
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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½ cup water
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Salt
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Pepper (, freshly ground)
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Pastry brush
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Food processor