Leek & Cheese Pie

Leeks have been cultivated for thousands of years and were even prized by the ancient Egyptians and Romans for their medicinal properties.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Leek & Cheese Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: British Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Leeks
• 50 gram Butter
• 50 gram Flour
• 500 ml Milk
• 200 gram Cheddar Cheese
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 300 gram Shortcrust Pastry

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Slice the leeks and sauté them in butter until soft.
3. Add flour to the leeks and cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar cheese.
6. Beat the eggs and add them to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line a pie dish with it.
8. Pour the leek and cheese mixture into the pie dish.
9. Cover with another layer of pastry and seal the edges.
10. Make a few slits on the top crust for steam to escape.
11. Bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
12. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.