Slimming World Homity Pie recipe

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Recipe Intensity: Medium (Involves multiple steps like boiling, sautéing, and baking, but the process is straightforward).

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Ingredients

For the Potato Base:

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• Low-calorie cooking spray

For the Filling:

• 2 large onions, finely sliced

• 2 large leeks, trimmed, washed thoroughly, and sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 150g fat-free natural yogurt

• 60g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• A pinch of nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended)

For the Topping:

• 1 medium potato, very thinly sliced (a mandoline is perfect for this)

• Low-calorie cooking spray

• A few extra gratings of reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (optional, remember to syn)

Equipment

• Large saucepan

• Colander

• Large frying pan or wok

• Mixing bowl

• Ovenproof dish or pie dish (approx. 20cm x 30cm / 8″ x 12″)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Par-boil the Potatoes

1. Place the peeled and chunked potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with cold, salted water.

2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender but still holding their shape. You should be able to pierce them with a knife with a little resistance.

3. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander and leave them to steam dry for 5 minutes. This step is crucial for getting a crispy base.

Step 2: Create the Potato Base

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C / 180°C Fan / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.

2. Lightly spray your ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray.

3. Tip the par-boiled potatoes into the dish. Lightly crush them with a fork or a potato masher—you don’t want smooth mash, but a rough, textured base with some chunks.

4. Spray the potatoes generously with more low-calorie spray and season well with salt and pepper.

5. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are starting to turn golden and crisp.

Step 3: Cook the Filling

1. While the base is baking, prepare the filling. Spray a large frying pan or wok with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.

2. Add the sliced onions and leeks and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and started to caramelize. If they start to stick, add a tablespoon of water to deglaze the pan.

3. Add the crushed garlic and cook for a further minute until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 4: Combine the Creamy Elements

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the fat-free yogurt, most of the grated cheese (saving a little for the top), chives, and parsley.

2. Season generously with black pepper and the optional nutmeg. Stir well.

3. Add the cooked onion and leek mixture to the yogurt and cheese bowl and mix until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5: Assemble the Pie

1. Once the potato base is golden, remove it from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 190°C / 170°C Fan / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.

2. Spoon the creamy vegetable filling over the hot potato base and spread it out evenly.

3. Arrange the very thin slices of potato over the top in an overlapping pattern, like fish scales.

4. Spray the potato topping lightly with low-calorie spray and, if using, sprinkle over the remaining grated cheese.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

1. Place the assembled pie back into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, crispy, and the filling is bubbling.

2. For an extra golden finish, you can switch the oven to the grill setting for the last 2-3 minutes, but watch it closely to avoid burning.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

1. Remove the pie from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to slice.

2. Serve hot with a big portion of steamed Speed vegetables like garden peas, carrots, and green beans for a complete, satisfying Free meal.

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Last of the Recipe & Storage Instructions

This Slimming World Homity Pie is best enjoyed fresh from the oven. However, any leftovers can be stored and enjoyed later.

• Refrigeration: Allow the pie to cool completely, then cover the dish with cling film or transfer portions to airtight containers. It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

• Reheating: Reheat portions thoroughly in the microwave until piping hot, or for a crisper texture, reheat in an oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.

• Freezing: This pie freezes very well. Once cooled, wrap individual portions in cling film and foil, or place in freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost fully in the refrigerator overnight before reheating as above.

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Nutrition & Syn Information (Approximate, per serving)

Disclaimer: Nutritional values can vary based on specific ingredient brands and portion sizes. This is an estimate for guidance.

• Calories: ~285 kcal

• Protein: ~15g

• Carbohydrates: ~45g

• Fat: ~5g

• Saturated Fat: ~2.5g

• Fibre: ~7g

• Sugar: ~10g

• Salt: ~0.4g

Slimming World Syns:
This recipe is a Free Food on the Extra Easy SP plan when using the specified ingredients. The syns come from the cheese.

• The entire recipe uses 60g of reduced-fat Cheddar. As a general guide, 40g of reduced-fat Cheddar is 1 HEa or 6 Syns.

• Therefore, the total cheese in this recipe is approximately 9 Syns.

• Divided by 4 servings, this is ~2.25 Syns per serving.

• If you are using your Healthy Extra A choice for the cheese, the syn value per serving is 0.

Enjoy your delicious, comforting, and slimming-friendly Homity Pie!