Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

This Vegetable Shepherd's Pie is a comforting, hearty dish loaded with a variety of vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a perfect vegetarian twist on a classic favorite, ideal for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Mushrooms - 150 grams, chopped
• Frozen peas - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mashed potatoes - 400 grams (prepared)
• Cheddar cheese - 50 grams, grated (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the zucchini and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become tender.
5. Mix in the frozen peas, vegetable broth, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a small baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Top the vegetable mixture with the prepared mashed potatoes, smoothing it out with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• High in fiber which supports digestive health.

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