Prep Time.: 15 min. Cooking Time: 35 min.
(aprox. 6 servings)
Ingredients:
2) For the filling: over medium heat sauteé the onions and leeks with the EVOO until golden brown. Set aside to let cool a little. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients, saving the 4 tbsp of cheese for later. Add the onion and leeks and mix al together.
3) Pour the mix onto the pie crust.
4) Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
TIP: You can also make individual portions. Use the same recipe on a muffin rack. (see photo)
Dough:
2 Eggs
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat FLour
150 grs Unsalted Margarine/Butter (1 ⅓ sticks)
Filling:
4 Leeks, chopped and clean*
2 Onions, chopped
2 tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 cup + 4 tbsp Shredded White Cheese (i.e. Mozzarella, Provolone or any combination)
1 cup Light Cream
2 Eggs
1 tsp Nutmeg
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the oven at 375º.
2 Eggs
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat FLour
150 grs Unsalted Margarine/Butter (1 ⅓ sticks)
Filling:
4 Leeks, chopped and clean*
2 Onions, chopped
2 tbsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 cup + 4 tbsp Shredded White Cheese (i.e. Mozzarella, Provolone or any combination)
1 cup Light Cream
2 Eggs
1 tsp Nutmeg
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the oven at 375º.
1) For the dough: Mix all the ingredients in a stand mixer. Place in an ovenproof pie dish and flattern by pressing with the fingers and knuckles. It often has a lumpy texture so it is important to press with your hands into the mold to compact it, that way you avoid it to crumble while serving.
2) For the filling: over medium heat sauteé the onions and leeks with the EVOO until golden brown. Set aside to let cool a little. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients, saving the 4 tbsp of cheese for later. Add the onion and leeks and mix al together.
4) Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
5) Bake fo 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
6) Let cool before serving.
Done! It's ready! |
TIP: You can also make individual portions. Use the same recipe on a muffin rack. (see photo)
* To clean the leeks. Cut off the dark green leaves. Cut with a sharp knife in half lengthwise and the make half-rounds. Place them in a bowl with water and separate the different layers with your hands. Let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, with s spotted spoon, scoop the leek pieces and pat dry with a kitchen towel.