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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with a golden mashed potato topping and a vegetable filling.

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Cozy up to this hearty Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie recipe! A comforting, savory medley of garden vegetables topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine british-inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add carrots and celery to the skillet, cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Stir in tomato paste and flour, cook for 2 minutes.
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  • Gradually add vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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  • Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are golden, about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 318mgFiber: 5g
Keyword comfort food, vegetarian recipe, vegetarian shepherd's pie
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