Potato, Leek and Carrot Pie

bluemoon downunder's Note:

Substantially adapted from Chris Walton's - a reader's - recipe in a recent issue of 'Woman's Day'. I don't like hot and spicy foods, but if hot and spicy is your thing, please don't hesitate to make the appropriate additions to meet your taste preferences: cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, whatever... I've listed thyme, rosemary and sage as optional herbs to be added, influenced by a recent purchase of a rosemary and sage blend of herbs in a mini grinder - which is the most wonderfully flavoursome blend - which I've been using in just about every recipe of late. Fortunately, I don't often make desserts or cakes!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 onion , chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 leeks , thoroughly washed and chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups potatoes , grated
• 2 cups tasty cheese , grated
• 1 cup carrot , grated
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• ½-1 tablespoon lemon juice , freshly squeezed
• ¼ cup parsley
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon sage (optional)
• salt , to taste
• fresh ground black pepper , to taste
• ½ cup parmesan cheese , grated, to sprinkle on top of the finished dish (optional)
• salad greens , to serve

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C; sauté the onion, garlic and leek in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil in a (preferably non-stick) pan until just softened, then allow them to cool; and lightly grease a 4-5-cup capacity ovenproof dish.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared ovenproof dish; add the (optional) grated parmesan (if using) and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden; cut into slices and serve with salad greens.

Reviews

[Kittencalskitchen]

loved this pie! I made a amount adjustments few changes and added in cayenne pepper, I omitted the sage and used aged cheddar cheese, this was very tasty and thoroughly enjoyed, thanks bluemoon!