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Three Onion Pie with Feta Cheese
This is vegetarian comfort food, pretty enough for a savory Sunday brunch or other special occasion.
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Ingredients

For 6 Serving(s)

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  • 3 T safflower oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large red onion, quartered
  • 2 large leeks, sliced
  • 2 T dry white wine
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 T fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 T fresh dill, chopped (1 tsp. dried)
  • 1 t dried tarragon
  • 4 oz feta, crumbled
  • 1 t black pepper
  • 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
  • 2 c dry breadcrumbs

Three Onion Pie with Feta Cheese Directions

    In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onions over moderate eat for about 5 minutes. Add leeks and, stirring frequently, continue sauteing another 15 minutes or until onions are golden and leeks are limp. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 350º. In a mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs with 2 T. of the parsley, the tarragon, pepper, and feta. Stir in the onion and leek sauté until well combined. Oil a 10-inch tart pan and cover bottom generously with breadcrumbs. Gently pour onion mixture over breadcrumbs. Line the outside edge with tomato slices; lightly sprinkle remaining breadcrumbs over the top and the remaining parsley in the center. Bake 40-45 minutes or until the mixture is set on the top is golden. Let stand to cool at least 5-10 minutes before serving.

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