Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Recipe (Oven Dish with Vegetables and Legumes)
This vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe; It is prepared by covering adzuki beans, brown rice and vegetable mixture with mashed potatoes and baking it in the oven. The ingredients are easy to find; In the how-to section, we will focus on gathering the filling and frying the top.
Ingredients
1. Ingredients
2. 4 cups boiled adzuki beans (drained)
3. 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
Step-by-Step Method
Boil the potatoes and prepare to mash
Put the potatoes in a pot, add enough water to cover them and boil them until they become soft. Drain the water, mash it with a fork to a puree consistency; If it is very dry, dilute it with 1-2 tablespoons of hot water.
Start the vegetable mixture
Add the onion and carrot to the pan. If you want, sauté it with a little olive oil for 5-6 minutes until it softens; If you do not use oil, add 2-3 tablespoons of water, close the lid and cook gently.
Add legumes and grains
Add the boiled adzuki beans and cooked brown rice to the pan. Try not to crush the mixture while mixing; keep it grainy.
Flavor with sauce and spices
Add soy sauce and tomato paste. Sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, basil and marjoram. If the mixture is too thick, thicken it with 2-4 tablespoons of water.
Add parsley and place in a baking dish
Before removing from the stove, add the chopped parsley and fry for 1 minute. Spread the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the surface.
Cover with potatoes
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the mixture. If you make light lines with a spoon, it will brown better in the oven.
Bake and let rest
Bake in a preheated 200°C oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing; so it recovers more smoothly.