Potato Pie

Name: Potato Pie
Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut in quarters (with skin); 1 onion, minced; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped; 1 carrot, shredded; parsley (for garnish); oil for cooking; 2 Tbsp. butter; dash of curry powder; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 1 firm tomato, sliced; 1 1/3 c. grated natural cheese; 1 to 2 Tbsp. sesame seed; 1 c. alfalfa sprouts (optional)

17 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3 to 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut in quarters (with skin)
1 onion, minced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. mushrooms, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
parsley (for garnish)
oil for cooking
2 Tbsp. butter
dash of curry powder
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 firm tomato, sliced
1 1/3 c. grated natural cheese
1 to 2 Tbsp. sesame seed
1 c. alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Directions

1

While the quartered potatoes are cooking:
2

Saute onions, peppers, celery, garlic and mushrooms in small amount of oil for 10 minutes.
3

Add shredded carrots and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes.
4

Mash cooked potatoes with butter.
5

Add spices and sesame seed and mix well.
6

In an oiled 9-inch pie plate or shallow casserole, press in the mashed potato mixture (like a pie crust). Sprinkle with 1/2 the grated cheese and the alfalfa sprouts over the potatoes.
7

Add sauteed vegetables.
8

Place sliced tomatoes in a circle around the dish.
9

Sprinkle last half of grated cheese over tomatoes.
10

Top with a handful of fresh parsley.
11

Bake in a 350° oven until cheese melts and potato forms light crust (about 45 minutes).
12

Serves 4 to 6.