Title: Cauliflower Cheese Pie with Grated Potato Crust
Categories: Entree Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

CRUST
2	c	Packed grated raw potato
1/4	c	Grated onion
1/2	ts	Salt
1		Egg white, lightly beaten
		Flour for your fingers
		A little oil
FILLING
1	tb	Olive oil or butter
1	c	Chopped onion
2	md	Cloves garlic, minced
1/2	ts	Salt
		Black pepper to taste
1/2	ts	Basil
1/4	ts	Thyme
1	md	Cauliflower in sm pieces
2		Eggs or 1 whole + 1 white
1/4	c	Milk-lowfat ok
1	c	Packed grated cheddar
		Paprika

1. Preheat oven to 400. Oil 9 inch pie pan.

2. Combine grated pie potato and onion, salt, and egg white in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer to the pie pan and pat into place with lightly floured fingers, building up the sides into a handsome edge.

3. Bake for 30 mins, then brush the crust with a little oil and bake it 10 more minutes. Remove from oven, and turn the temp down to 375.

4. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and herbs, and saute over medium heat for about 5 mins. Add cauliflower, stir and cover. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.

5. Spread half the cheese onto the baked crust . Spoon the sauteed veggies on top, then sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Beat the eggs and milk together, and pour this over the top. Dust lightly with paprika.

6. Bake 35-40 mins, or until set. Serve hot or warm.

From the New Moosewood Cookbook Shared by Lisa Greenwood

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