Today's Case:
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Filling:
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups uncooked brown lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable stock
2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
1 (10 ounce) bag of (organic) frozen veggies: peas, carrots, green beans and corn
Mashed Potatoes:
3 pounds potatoes, washed
4 Tbsp butter (organic)
Pink salt and pepper to taste
Boil potatoes for 20-30 minutes until soft. Drain water and mash until smooth.
Add butter and sea salt and pepper.
While potatoes are cooking, preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a
9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until
lightly browned (5 minutes).
Add a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Then add lentils, stock, thyme and stir.
Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to simmer (35-40 minutes).
In last 10 minutes of cooking, add frozen organic veggies, stir and cover.
To thicken, if needed, add 3 tablespoons of mashed potatoes and stir.
Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
Smooth down with fork and season with sea salt and pepper.
Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.
Let it cool before serving. Longer it sits the more it will thicken.
Serves 6 people.