Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
20 ml

olive oil

1 unit

garlic

crushed

400 g

leeks

sliced thinly

300 g

mushrooms

sliced coarsely

30 g

wheat flour

125 ml

soymilk

125 ml

vegetable stock

150 g

baby peas

frozen

7 g

chives

chopped

20 ml

coarse grain mustard

8 slice

mountain bread

5 unit

low-fat cooking spray

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 200C (180C fan forced).

Step 2
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Add crushed garlic and sliced leeks to the saucepan.

Step 4
~2 min

Cook until leeks soften, stirring often, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Add sliced mushrooms to the saucepan.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook until mushrooms soften, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

Step 7
~2 min

Remove pan from heat.

Step 8
~2 min

Sprinkle flour evenly over the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.

Step 9
~2 min

Return the pan to the heat for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

Step 10
~2 min

Gradually add soymilk and vegetable stock while stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook until the liquid parts of the mixture thicken into a creamy sauce.

Step 12
~2 min

Add frozen baby peas, chopped chives, and coarse grain mustard to the saucepan.

Step 13
~2 min

Cook for another 2 minutes or until the peas thaw and are heated through.

Step 14
~2 min

Line the bottom of 4 ramekins (1-1.5 cup capacity) with a sheet of mountain bread each.

Step 15
~2 min

Press the mountain bread into the dish, allowing the sides to come up and form a cup.

Step 16
~2 min

Distribute the leek, mushroom, and pea mixture evenly among the ramekins, filling them to the top.

Step 17
~2 min

Top each dish with additional mountain bread, torn into small pieces to form the lid.

Step 18
~2 min

Spray the mountain bread lightly with low-fat cooking spray.

Step 19
~2 min

Place the ramekins on a baking tray.

Step 20
~2 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, uncovered, until the mountain bread is brown and crisp.

Step 21
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the leek and mushroom mixture for extra flavor.

Use different types of mushrooms for a more complex flavor profile.

Ensure the mountain bread is well-sprayed with oil to achieve a golden-brown crisp.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Green salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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