Potato Pie - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

While the quartered potatoes are cooking:
Saute onions, peppers, celery, garlic and mushrooms in small amount of oil for 10 minutes.
Add shredded carrots and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes.
Mash cooked potatoes with butter.
Add spices and sesame seed and mix well.
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.
Add sauteed vegetables.
Place sliced tomatoes in a circle around the dish.
Sprinkle last half of grated cheese over tomatoes.
Top with a handful of fresh parsley.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until cheese melts and potato forms light crust (about 45 minutes).
Serves 4 to 6.