Savoury Pumpkin Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin
- 250g short crust pastry
- 1 medium onion- sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp diced Birds Eye Garlic
- 2 slices bread – made into crumbs
- 3 eggs – beaten
- 100g cheddar cheese – grated
- 3 tbsp Birds Eye Italian Herbs
Accompaniment
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Method
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1. Skin the pumpkin, remove the seeds and dice
2. Place in a Microwaveable bowl and cook for approx.10 minutes in a microwave oven
3. Mash the pumpkin and allow to drain for at least 1 hour until the flesh is less watery
4. Meanwhile, Pre-heat an oven to 200ºC/gas mark 6
5. Roll out the pastry and line an 8 inch (20cm) quiche flan dish
6. Cook the onion in oil until soft, then add the Birds Eye Garlic and cook for 2 minutes
7. Mix the pumpkin with the breadcrumbs and then add the eggs, cheese and Birds Eye Italian Herb Mix
8. Bake in an oven for 40 minutes at 200ºC/gas mark 6
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