Vegetarian Shephard's Pie | Homemade Baking Recipes | Kanak's Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor while reducing calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

In a large saucepan, add olive oil and sauté the onions until they become slightly golden brown.

Mix in minced garlic and coriander seeds with the onions and sauté for some more time.

Add chopped carrots and mushrooms, then sauté for around 2 to 3 minutes.

Add boiled chickpeas and kidney beans, then sauté for a few more minutes.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, mixed herbs seasoning (or thyme), and vinegar; mix everything well and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add tomato puree and mix until the rawness of the tomatoes goes away.

Mix in fresh cream and adjust the consistency with water or stock if needed; remove from flame once it reaches a thick base consistency.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

For the mash topping, in a bowl, add boiled and mashed potatoes, fresh cream, butter, and cheese spread; mix well.

If the mixture is too dry, add a tablespoon or two of milk and mix with a hand blender for a smooth consistency.

Spread the mash topping evenly over the prepared mixture in the baking dish, creating a thick layer.

Use a fork to create designs on the mash topping.

Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for around 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown on top.

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

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