Potato, Leek And Carrot Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 leeks, thoroughly washed and chopped
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups potatoes, grated
2 cups tasty cheese, grated
1 cup carrot, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sage (optional)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, to sprinkle on top of the finished dish (optional)
salad greens, to serve

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C; saute the onion, garlic and leek in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil in a (preferably non-stick) pan until just softened, then allow them to cool; and lightly grease a 4-5-cup capacity ovenproof dish.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared ovenproof dish; add the (optional) grated parmesan (if using) and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden; cut into slices and serve with salad greens.