Meatless Monday with Deep Dish Potato Pie

Happy Meatless Monday!  As you may or may not know, Miratel supports the Meatless Monday campaign which is a non-profit initiative in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  The purpose of the program is to reduce the consumption of animal products in favour of a plant-based diet to fight global warming and improve our personal health.  This week we bring another hearty vegetarian recipe for you to try.

This Deep Dish Potato Pie is a rich dish and full of flavor but not for the calorie-conscious.  It is fairly decadent but can be brought down by substituting low-fat dairy options for the full fat ones listed.

Ingredients:

• 2 pie crusts (homemade or store bought)
• 2 lbs potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled (optional) and thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup whipping/heavy cream
• ¼ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400. In pie crust, arrange layers of potatoes and onions, then top with cheese, parsley, and pepper. Pour cream on top and dot with butter. Take the other pie crust and place it on top and seal edges. Slice the crust in a few places on the top to let out steam.

Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce oven to 350, and continue baking for 50 minutes. Poke potatoes with fork to see if they’re done; if not, keep baking another 10 minutes and try again.  Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with side salad or other hot vegetable.

If you haven’t already (and are so inclined) join the movement by signing up online at meatlessmonday.com.   Every week you have another opportunity to jump on board.  So join us and enjoy!

Thanks to theveggietable.com for this easy and healthy recipe.