A healthy, flavor packed, version of Shepherd's Pie!
For the base
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 inch piece of ginger chopped
- 2 portabella mushrooms chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 3 sweet peppers chopped red/orange
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup Cheddar/Monterrey cheese or cheese of your choice
For the topping
- 1 cauliflower head boiled - for 30 mins
- 4 red potatoes boiled - for 30 mins
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- salt and pepper
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For the base
Saute the onion, garlic and ginger till onion caramelizes (about 30 minutes on a low/medium flame - it takes a while, but the flavor combined with the mushrooms is well worth the time)
Add the mushrooms and saute about 5 more minutes
Then add the peppers, celery, carrot, canned tomatoes and salt and pepper
Layer this in a baking glass/pyrex dish
Layer the cheese on top of the mushrooms/veggies layer
For the topping
Pulse the boiled cauliflower, potatoes, garlic and coconut milk in a blender or food processor
Add salt and pepper to taste
Then layer this on top of the cheese and mushrooms and veggies
Bake for 30 mins at 375
Serve warm with a side salad