🥕 Organic Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie – Hearty & Comforting Plant-Based Classic

🥕 Organic Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie – Hearty & Comforting Plant-Based Classic

This organic winter vegetable shepherd’s pie is a warm and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with seasonal veggies and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, it’s a wholesome meal that comforts the soul.

Organic winter vegetable shepherd’s pie in baking dish

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🛒 Ingredients:

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup parsnips, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Preparing vegetable shepherd’s pie

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with vegan butter or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  3. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  4. Add carrots, parsnips, celery, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  6. Mix in green peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer vegetable mixture to a baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly on top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Baked organic winter vegetable shepherd’s pie

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🧡 Why I Love It:

  • Rich, comforting flavors from wholesome winter vegetables
  • Plant-based and naturally gluten-free option
  • Perfect for batch cooking and reheating

🔄 Variations & Tips:

  • Use sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash for a twist on the topping
  • Add lentils or beans for extra protein
  • Top with vegan cheese for a golden crust

🥦 Approximate Nutrition per Serving:

  • Calories: ~350 kcal
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbs: 55g
  • Fat: 8g

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