Layered Vegetable Pie

Kick-off this festive season with this magnificent, colourful pie, which is a marvellous showcase of fresh and seasonal produce.

Ingredients

• Eggplant, sliced – 500 gms
• Zucchini, sliced – 1 cup
• Red peppers, chopped – 1 cup
• Potatoes, parboiled and sliced – 1 cup
• Tomatoes, chopped – 1 cup
• Onion, finely chopped - 2
• Garlic cloves, chopped - 2
• Oregano – 1 tbsp
• Fresh thyme, chopped – 3 tbsp
• Breadcrumbs – 2 cups
• Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
• Cream cheese – 200 gms
• Butter – 2-3 tbsp
• Salt and pepper – As per taste
• Olive oil – As per taste 

Method

Step 1: Preheat microwave oven to 350^oC. You can use Morphy Richards MWO 23 MCG (23 Litre) Microwave Oven for a good baking experience.

 

Step 2: Slice the eggplant and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and allow it to rest for 30 min. Rinse and pat dry.

 

Step 3: Chop all the vegetables - zucchini, eggplant, peppers and potatoes and keep it aside. You can use FP Icon Dlx 1000W for a hassle-free cutting experience.

 

Step 4: Heat the oil and fry all the vegetables consecutively, keeping it separate.

 

Step 5: Take a pan and soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil with oregano and thyme. Add the tomatoes, cream cheese and simmer to a rich sauce.

 

Step 6: Coat the casserole tray with butter properly and layer the vegetables. Begin with two layers of eggplant at the bottom and pour the sauce over the vegetable.

 

Step 7: Then add a layer of potato, onion and seasoning, following with a layer of zucchini, onion and seasoning.

 

Step 8: Then add the capsicum, onion and seasoning.

 

Step 9: Spread the remaining sauce and sprinkle cheese over the vegetables evenly.

 

Step 10: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and remaining fresh thyme. Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the vegetables to make a crust.

 

Step 11: Cover it with a foil and bake for 45-50 minutes.

 

Step 12: Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes to brown the crust.

 

Your vegetable layered pie is now ready to serve!

Notes/Tips:

Instead of the above-mentioned vegetables, you may add your preferred ones such as pumpkin, broccoli, etc.

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