Cauliflower & Leek Topped Vegetable Pie
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 189kcal
This vegetarian shepherd's pie offers a delightful twist by replacing the traditional mashed potato topping with a flavorful and creamy cauliflower and leek mash. The savory mushroom filling provides a rich and hearty base, creating a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
Pie Topping
- 1 medium cauliflower trimmed and cut into florets
- 2 large leeks washed and thinly sliced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Filling
- 8 oz mushrooms, chopped or sliced
- 1 red bell pepper de-seeded and chopped
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
- 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
- 1 tablespoon sage, dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Make the mash topping
- Place the cauliflower and chopped leeks into a saucepan of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked. Drain.
- Mash the drained cauliflower leek mixture and add in the butter and Parmesan cheese. Add the half the salt and pepper and mash until smooth.
Make the Filling
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes on a medium heat until soft.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they are brown.
- Add the peppers and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the dried herbs, salt, pepper and tomato paste.
- Add water or even red wine to make a smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Assemble
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
- Place the mushroom mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish. Spread evenly. We used a 9 inch circular dish but a 9x13 inch rectangle dish works too.
- Spoon the cauliflower and leek mash on top of the vegetable filling, spreading it out to cover the entire surface. Sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese on top if you wish.
- Place the assembled cauliflower and leek pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 5g | Net Carbohydrates: 10g