Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie Inspired by BBCGoodFood.com
Ingredients
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6 1/2 cups potatoes, cut into large chunks
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced • 1 sprig rosemary •
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2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced
15-oz can diced tomatoes plus liquid
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1 tbsp flour
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1/2 cup water
2 large carrots, cut into rounds
1 1/2 cups frozen peas • Milk, to desired consistency
1/2 cauliflower, broken into florets
Directions
1. In a pot, boil potatoes until tender. 2. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots, cauliflower, garlic, and rosemary and stir until softened. 3. Pour tomatoes into mix and add water. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove lid and cook for 15 minutes until thickened. Stir in peas and simmer. 4. Drain and mash potatoes. Stir in milk to desired consistency. 5. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spoon hot vegetable mix into pie dish, then top with mashed potatoes. Bake until top is golden brown.
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