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    27/09/2018 Autumn Recipes

    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms

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    There is nothing more comforting than a vegetarian shepherd's pie with a slightly crispy mashed potato topping and rich vegetable and gravy filling. The perfect thing to warm you up. 

    There is something so extremely comforting about classic recipes. Vegetable soup with dumplings, sausage and bean casserole and now this shepherd's pie are some of my all time favourites.

    They're all guaranteed to warm you up on a winter's evening.

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    SIMPLE VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE (WITH NO LENTILS!)

    Whenever I've tried to find vegetarian shepherd's pie recipes most of them seem to have lentils in them. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good lentil but I really wanted this to be purely vegetables.

    I know not everyone likes lentils and sometimes I find them a little too heavy. Especially with mashed potato on top.

    Instead of lentils I made this shepherd's pie using carrots, leek, onion and mushrooms. Mushrooms are one of my favourite things to use as a meat alternative because they have that meaty texture (see also: mushroom bao).

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    TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S PIE

    Traditional shepherd's pie uses lamb mince (shepherds ---> lamb...get it?) in a gravy sauce and topped with mashed potato. For this slightly less traditional vegetarian version I kept everything pretty much the same as usual but just got rid of the meat and upped the veg content.

    This makes for a healthy dinner that's still super comforting and rich.

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    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE

    • Potatoes - Use up leftovers in this harissa chicken recipe
    • Carrots
    • Leek
    • Onion
    • Mushrooms - Use ay extras in the creamy mushroom dish
    • Flour
    • Thyme
    • Vegetable Stock
    • Red Wine - Switch for extra stock if you prefer
    • Garlic
    • Tomato Puree
    • Milk
    • Butter
    • Salt and Pepper

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    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for this vegetarian pie...

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    The weather here is taking a turn for the cold. To be honest it's actually pretty late for it to be getting this cold so I can't really complain, especially after the incredible summer we had.

    As I've talked about plenty I am a summer person through and through so I'm already feeling mild anxiety at the thought of cold mornings and dark evenings. The only thing that's going to get me through is dinners like this vegetarian shepherd's pie.

    I love when it comes out the oven with that slightly crispy mashed potato topping and all the traditional gravy and thyme flavour. Plus it's actually pretty healthy which means it somewhat makes up for all the other carbs I'll be eating all winter. Win!

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    HOW TO MAKE VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE (STEP BY STEP)

    1. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until softened.
    2. Fry the carrots, leek, onion, garlic and mushrooms. Add the tomato puree, flour and thyme followed by the stock and the wine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    3. Mash the potatoes with plenty of milk and butter.
    4. Pour the vegetable mixture into a baking dish and top with the potato. Cook under the grill for 10-15 minutes.

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    Get the full printable recipe below...

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    Can you freeze vegetarian shepherd's pie?

    You could definitely freeze this pie. If you want to freeze the whole pie then make it up to the point of baking and then leave to cool and cover tightly before freezing. When you want to eat it defrost thoroughly and then just cook according to the recipe instructions.

    What's the different between a shepherd's pie and a cottage pie?

    Traditionally the difference is that a shepherd's pie is made with lamb while the cottage pie is made from beef but in the case of a vegetarian pie there's not really any difference!

    Want more? Get all my other vegetarian recipes before you go or try one of the below!

    • Vegan Chickpea Sandwich
    • Baked Falafel Burger with Chipotle Mayo
    • Kale and Courgette Omelette
    • Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Bake
    • Pasta e Fagioli
    • Butternut Squash Salad with Wild Rice
    • Skillet Vegetable Pie with Garlic Butter
    • 15 Minute Chickpea and Spinach Curry
    • Roast Vegetable Salad with Halloumi
    • Vegan Pasta Salad with Creamy Tahini Sauce
    • Easy One Pot Vegetarian Lasagne
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    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms

    There is nothing more comforting than a vegetarian shepherd's pie with a slightly crispy mashed potato topping and rich vegetable and gravy filling. The perfect thing to warm you up. 
    4.31 from 13 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Traditional
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 4 Potatoes peeled and chopped
    • 3 Carrots peeled and chopped
    • 1 Leek chopped
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 150 g Mushroom sliced
    • 1 tablespoon Flour
    • 2 sprigs Thyme
    • 500 ml Vegetable Stock
    • 80 ml Red Wine
    • 4 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
    • 50 ml Milk
    • 1-2 tablespoon Butter
    • Salt and Pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add the potatoes to a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft.
    • Heat a little oil in a large pot and add the carrots, leek and onion and cook for a couple of minutes until softened then add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for a few minutes longer.
    • Add the tomato puree, flour and thyme followed by the stock and wine. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce is thickened.
    • In the meantime mash the potatoes with milk and butter and a sprinkling of salt and pepper until the texture is to your liking. I would try not to go too sloppy here so that it doesn't mix with the sauce when you top the pie.
    • Pour the vegetables into an ovenproof dish and top with the mashed potato. Gently spread the potato with the back of a spoon until it coves the whole pie. Drag a fork across the top to add a pattern if desired.
    • Place under a medium-high grill (broiler) for 10-15 minutes until browned and crispy.
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Mushrooms
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 218 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 589mg25%
    Potassium 1120mg32%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 8425IU169%
    Vitamin C 29.7mg36%
    Calcium 106mg11%
    Iron 6.8mg38%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
     
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    Comments

    1. Claudia Lamascolo says

      September 30, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      Wow that is one gorgeous shepards pie ... I love how that potato topping looks so delicious nice one!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Thanks so much Claudia!

        Reply
    2. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says

      September 30, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      I'm on a huge comfort kick lately! This is a great vegetarian spin - sounds so good!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. camila says

      September 30, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I eat mostly vegetarian, so I've made a variation of a vegetarian Shepherds pie before. but I used mash cauliflower for the top. your potato topping looks scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        That sounds delicious!

        Reply
    4. Danielle says

      September 30, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Now this is my kind of comfort food. Love that this is a vegetarian version too.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Amanda says

      September 30, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect comfort food now that the fall is here. I love mushrooms, and that potato topping looks amazing. Can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        September 30, 2018 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks Amanda!

        Reply
    6. Barbara says

      February 13, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      If I made this ahead of time how long would it take to reheat in the oven. Looks lovely!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        February 13, 2019 at 9:27 pm

        Hi Barbara, I would recommend putting in 200°C/400°F preheated oven for 15 minutes and then switching to the grill/boiler for another 15 minutes.

        Reply
    7. Mohit says

      July 14, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      A great recipe for a vegetarian like me. Thanks for the share.

      Reply
    8. Sarah says

      February 01, 2021 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! How much would you say the 4 potatoes weigh? We only get small ones around here and trying to guess how many to use often ends with far to little or too much mashed potatoes

      Reply
      • Amy says

        February 01, 2021 at 9:12 pm

        Thanks Sarah! We normally use between 800g and a kilo of potatoes which amounts to about 4 medium-large potatoes 🙂

        Reply

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