Vegan Shepherds Pie

[Full recipe available here.](https://www.plantifulpalate.com/post/vegan-shepherds-pie)

Recipe:
Ingredients:
– For the Filling:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 carrots, diced
– Plant Based Mince
– 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– Salt and pepper to taste

– For the Mashed Potato Topping:
– 800g potatoes, peeled and chopped
– 1/4 cup plant-based milk
– 2 tablespoons vegan butter
– Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots, cooking until softened.
3. Stir in the plant-based Mince and mushrooms, cooking until the mince is browned and mushrooms are tender.
4. Add the frozen peas, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and vegetable broth to the pan. Let it simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. For the mashed potatoes, boil the chopped potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash with plant-based milk and vegan butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Layer the plant mince mixture in a baking dish, then spoon the mashed potatoes on top, creating texture with a fork.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are golden.
8. Allow the dish to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.

by Whiterabbit2000