Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

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:

• 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)

• 16 oz crimini mushrooms

• 3 cloves minced garlic

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme and rosemary, chopped

• 2 tbsps olive oil

• 2 tbsps arrowroot flour (sub for regular flour if not on Whole 30)

• 32 oz vegetable broth (about 4 cups)

• 5-6 yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled chopped into 1” chunks

• 3 tbsps ghee (use olive oil for vegan)

• ½ cup lite canned coconut milk

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

For the Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie:

• Chop mushrooms into bite sized pieces - it’s okay to have them uneven, it will allow for more texture.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sprinkle arrowroot over the veggies and cook for 1 minute until well incorporated.

• Add in 1½ cups broth on medium-low and cook, stirring frequently until liquid has thickened.

• Heat up the coconut milk and ghee (or olive oil for vegan) in a small saucepan until warm.

• Drain the potatoes and mash, slowly adding in the coconut milk and ghee or olive oil until smooth. Taste and season with more salt.

• 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!

• Broil for 5 minutes until the top has slightly browned and serve!