Easiest Way to Prepare Delicious Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb)

Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb). Oh yes, we're making my Vegan Low Carb Shepherd's Pie and it-is-AWESOME. You don't have to be vegan to adore this pie. Great recipe for Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb).

Shepherd's pie was a classic that many households in Australia and Britain grew up with and started as a way for people to make left-over scraps of meat and vegetables into a delicious meal. Here is how you achieve it. Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb) Shepherd's pie was a classic that many households in Australia and Britain grew up with and started as a way for people to make left-over scraps of meat and vegetables into a delicious meal. You can cook Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb) using 28 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb)

1. It's of Equipment.
2. You need 2 of Pans.
3. You need 1 of Baking Tray (I think mine was approx 20cm x 20cm).
4. It's 1 of Food Pocessor (I used my trusty Nutribullet).
5. You need of Oven.
6. It's of Produce.
7. It's 1 of Celery Sticks (finely chopped).
8. Prepare 1 of Carrots (finely chopped).
9. Prepare 1/2-1 of Leek (finely chopped).
10. It's 200 gms of Mushrooms (some sliced, some finely chopped).
11. Prepare 1/2 of Medium Onion (finely chopped).
12. You need 2 of Garlic Clove (finely chopped).
13. You need 1 tbs of fresh Parsley (finely chopped).
14. Prepare 3 sprigs of Thyme (leave whole).
15. Prepare 1 head of Cauliflower (processed) - for the topping.
16. Prepare of Others.
17. Prepare 1 1/2 of tab Dried Mix Herbs (or Pizza herbs).
18. It's 1 tbs of Tomato Paste.
19. You need 1 tsp of Paprika.
20. It's 3 tsp of salt (2 for filling, 1 for topping).
21. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of Pepper (1 for filling, 2/2 for topping).
22. You need 1 tbs of Rice Flour (mixed in with 1/2 cup cold water).
23. You need 1 1/2 cups of Water.
24. It's 2 Cups of Almond Milk (for the topping).
25. It's 1 tbs of butter (for the topping - I used a dairy free version).
26. It's 3 tbs of Parmesan (for the topping - I used a Vegan Parmesan).
27. It's 1 Can of lentils (drained and rinsed).
28. Prepare 2 tbs of Olive Oil.

Spread the mashed cauliflower over the dishes evenly. You can actually see the sauce bubbling. VEGGIES If it's a low carb vegetable, it can go into this keto shepherd's pie recipe. Onions, celery, mushrooms, even broccoli, peas or green beans make for a colorful entrée.

Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian/Vegan /Low Carb) step by step

1. Preheat Oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Prepare vegetables as per ingredients instructions (pic doesn't show the Cauliflower once put in the food processor or the rice flour mixture).
2. Place 1tbs Olive oil in a pan, add the onion and saute for 5mins..
3. While the onion sautes, in the other pan, add the processed Cauliflower, 2 cups almond milk, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper to the other pan. Place lid on pan and leave to simmer covered (I didn't take any pics, sorry). This will cook down for approx 15 - 20mins cooking (or until softened).
4. Back to the filling pan, Add the other tbs olive oil and then leek and garlic and saute for a further 3 minutes. Then add the Mushrooms, carrot, celery, parsley, tomato paste, thyme, mixed herbs, paprika, 2 tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper and stir..
5. Add the lentils and 1 1/2 cups Water and stir. Bring to the boil, turn down to simmer for approx 10mins.
6. Just before the filling is ready, add the rice flour water mixture and cook for a minute or so and place the filling mixture into the baking tray.
7. For the topping, place the cooked down Cauliflower mixture in a Food processor (I used a Nutribullet), with the butter and 2tbs Parmesan and blitz until smooth..
8. Spread the Cauliflower Mash over the top of the filling, sprinkle the last tablespoon of Parmesan over the top and bake for 30mins..
9. Once finished, serve. You can leave in the oven for longer for a browner top. I was too hungry to wait and it was great anyway (although doesn't make for the prettiest of pics 😂).

TOPPING Beef stock, tomato paste, and garlic give the base for this pie some depth but what really makes this recipe a standout is the mashed cauliflower topping! The exact origin of Shepherd's pie is a bit of a mystery! But both the Irish and British claim the origination of this hearty, mashed potato crust dish. Low-Carb Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash. A low-carb shepherd's pie topped with simple mashed cauliflower and cheese is a great healthy winter dish.