Mushroom and Cauliflower Vegan Shepherds Pie

With the addition of cauliflower and mushrooms, the British classic is made vegetarian. The outcome is a delectable vegetarian shepherd’s pie recipe with minimal carbs that the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup green peas
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potato Topping

• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and potatoes to the pot and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a separate large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add the diced carrot, celery, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
5. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the green peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the mashed potato topping. In a separate pot, cook the diced potatoes until tender. Drain and return to the pot.
8. Add almond milk, vegan butter, salt, and pepper to the pot with the cooked potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
9. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potato topping evenly over the vegetables.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 280
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41g
• Dietary Fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 7g