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Green pea phyllo purses

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Ingredients:
3 3/4 cupFrozen petit peas, defrosted
1 tbspExtra virgin olive oil
2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded &
-- minced
1 tbspGrated ginger
1/2 tbspLemon juice
1 tspHoney
1 tbspCilantro, minced
1 tbspMint, minced
10 Phyllo sheets
Olive oil spray
Procedures:
1Place peas between several layers of kitchen towels to absorb excess liquid.
2Place in a food processor & pulse until reduced to a coarse pulp.
3Combine with oil, peppers, ginger, lemon juice & honey in a large skillet.
4Saute over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
5Stir in the herbs.
6Let cool & divide into 24 portions.
7Preheat oven to 350°F.
8Cut phyllo sheets in half lengthwise & fourths crosswise, forming 80 4" x 6" squares.
9Cover phyllo with slightly damp towel.
10Lay one square on a sheet of waxed paper.
11Spray it with olive oil.
12Repaet with 2 more squares.
13Place a portion of the filling in the centre.
14Bring up the opposite corners of the phyllo, crimp firmly & twist the ends to form purses, each with a pointed top.
15Repeat with remaining phyllo.
16Spray baking sheets with oil.
17Transfer pastries to sheet & bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
18Transfer to a platter & serve at once