Potato, Leek and Carrot Pie

Submitted by bluemoon downunder

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄2 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1⁄4 cup parsley
• 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sage (optional)
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 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

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

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!