LAZY CHEESY VEGETABLE HOTPOT

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Vegetarian food at its easiest and most comforting - and a minimum of washing-up, as it's made in the microwave

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 leeks , trimmed, washed and roughly sliced
large knob butter
½ small Savoy cabbage , shredded
8 chestnut mushrooms , sliced
4 tbsp crème fraîche
3medium potatoes , peeled and thinly sliced
1small vegetarian camembert or other rinded soft cheese, sliced with the rind on
1 tbsp thyme leaf

Steps:

In a shallow microwavable dish toss the leeks in half the butter and cook on High for 5 mins until they begin to soften. Stir in the cabbage and mushrooms and add the crème fraîche. Lay the potato slices over the vegetables pressing them down with a fish slice.
Dot the potatoes with the remaining butter and microwave, uncovered, for 15-20 mins on High until they are done. Scatter over the cheese and thyme, and either microwave on High to melt for 2 mins, or grill until crisp and brown. Leave to stand for a few mins and serve straight from the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.83 milligram of sodium