VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD’S PIE😍
A delicious meatless Monday dinner that doubles as a delicious Thanksgiving side dish for your vegetarian friends and family? Yes please. Fresh herbs, tender veggies, and a savory broth all topped with a creamy hug of mashed potatoes. Vegan and Whole30 friendly, you’re gonna wanna make this one ASAP!
Serves 4-5.
Ingredients:
For the Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie:
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2 14oz containers of mirepoix from Trader Joe’s (or 2 chopped yellow onions, 4 chopped celery stalks, 6 medium carrots – about 2 cups each)
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16 oz crimini mushrooms
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3 cloves minced garlic
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2 sprigs fresh thyme and rosemary, chopped
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2 tbsps olive oil
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2 tbsps arrowroot flour (sub for regular flour if not on Whole 30)
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32 oz vegetable broth (about 4 cups)
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5-6 yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled chopped into 1” chunks
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3 tbsps ghee (use olive oil for vegan)
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½ cup lite canned coconut milk
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
For the Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie:
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Chop mushrooms into bite sized pieces – it’s okay to have them uneven, it will allow for more texture.
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Add chopped potatoes and 2½ cups broth with a pinch of salt to a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce for 9-10 minutes or until fork tender.
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Meanwhile, in a large oven safe skillet, add in a drizzle of olive oil and the onions, carrots, and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add in the chopped mushrooms and cook on high for another 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and chopped herbs and cook for 1 more minute.
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Sprinkle arrowroot over the veggies and cook for 1 minute until well incorporated.
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Add in 1½ cups broth on medium-low and cook, stirring frequently until liquid has thickened.
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Heat up the coconut milk and ghee (or olive oil for vegan) in a small saucepan until warm.
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Drain the potatoes and mash, slowly adding in the coconut milk and ghee or olive oil until smooth. Taste and season with more salt.
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Top the veggies with the mashed potato mixture and brush with more ghee or olive oil. You can drag a fork on top to make it look pretty!
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Broil for 5 minutes until the top has slightly browned and serve!