Vegetarian "Shepherd's Pie"

Because my family is going on vacation this week for Spring Break, I am trying to finish most things in my fridge. It is not easy! But, this was a tasty and quick meal to do just that but, also why it may seem a bit random in terms of ingredients. Just go with it, it's really good.

Vegetarian "Shepherd's Pie"

A mush of goodness...

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (Follow recipe here)

4 baby carrots (steamed and cut)

1/2 onion (chopped and sautéed)

1/2 cup baked beans

1/2 cup chickpeas

1/2 cup vegetables of choice i.e- eggplant, zucchini (chopped)

1 tsp jalepeños (chopped)

1 1" slice of Gimme Lean ground beef (optional)

1 clove garlic (diced)

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp parsley 

salt and pepper to taste

thyme, marjoram, and parsley to garnish

Directions

1. Follow mashed potato recipe (above), however, I would subtract the roasted garlic/onions.

2. Steam baby carrots until they are easy to stab.

3. Sauté garlic until fragrant

4. Add onion, jalepeños, and carrots.

5. Add baked beans, chickpeas, Gimme Lean, and vegetables

6. Add spices and allow to simmer.

7. Plate with mashed potatoes on top.

8. Garnish with marjoram, thyme, parsley, and salt.

9. Enjoy!