How to Make Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

This simple, hearty, vegetarian shepherd's pie is packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils.

Recipe Summary Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

This meatless comfort food is packed with high-antioxidant vegetables, plus curry's anti-cancer curcumin.

Ingredients | Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons curry powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 small red or green bell peppers, chopped

3 cups cubed eggplant, with peel

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

½ cup water

1 ¼ pounds small red potatoes, halved

½ cup fat-free half and half (or milk)

1 cup frozen or fresh peas

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tb. oil; add onions, garlic, curry and cumin. Saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.

Heat remaining oil in skillet; add peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Saute until soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in onions. Place in a shallow 8-by-8- inch baking dish.

In a saucepan, boil potatoes until done. Drain and smash. Stir in half and half, peas, salt and pepper. Spread over vegetables and top with Parmesan.

Bake 15 minutes. Brown in broiler. Serve.

Info | Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Main Dish Recipes, Savory Pie Recipes, Vegetarian Pie,