Tofu Shepherd's Pie
This is my vegan version of a shepherd's pie made with wholesome ingredients. It features a hearty filling made from tofu ground beef and minced mushrooms, topped off with a creamy potato layer.
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Servings: people
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet + parchment paper
- 1 large cast iron skillet *that can be put in the oven
- 1 large pot, colander & potato masher
- 1 mixing bowl or jug (I used a measuring jug)
- 1 food processor
- 1 potato ricer or masher
Ingredients
Tofu Crumbles
- 25 oz (700 g) firm tofu
- 6 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 tsp (2 teaspoon) smoked paprika
Potato Mash
- 2,7 pounds (1200 g) Yukon potatoes *peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup (50 g) olive oil
- pinch of salt
Filling
- 1 onion *finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves *minced
- 8 oz (250 g) brown mushrooms *cleaned
- 2 cups (230 g) frozen peas
- ½ cup (115 ml) veggie broth
- 4 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 handful of (vegan) shredded cheddar or feta
You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.
Instructions
Crumbled Tofu
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Release any excess liquid from the tofu by squeezing it using your hands. Then crumble the tofu onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add the seasonings, stir well and bake for about 30 minutes stirring once or twice. Then set aside.25 oz firm tofu , 6 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil, 4 teaspoon paprika powder, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Mashed Potatoes
- Fill a large pot with cold water. Add the quartered potatoes and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (around 15 minutes).2,7 pounds Yukon potatoes
- Drain the potatoes over a large bowl or similar to reserve the cooking water.
- Add the olive oil and salt and mash with a potato ricer or a potato masher until soft. Thin the mashed potatoes to desired consistency with the reserved cooking water, adding ⅛ cup at a time. Stir with a wooden spoon every time you added some water.¼ cup olive oil, pinch of salt
Filling
- Sauté the onion over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until it's translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to avoid sticking. If you can, use an an ovenproof skillet (like cast iron).1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Pulse the mushrooms in a food processor a few times until they're finely minced (see step-by-step photos) or finely mince by hand using a sharp knife. Add the minced mushrooms and pinch of salt to the onion. Cook until the mushrooms release their water and become lightly browned.8 oz brown mushrooms
- Whisk together veggie broth & spices: tomato paste, rosemary, thyme and paprika powder and add it to the pan.½ cup veggie broth, 4 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon thyme
- Then add the crumbled tofu and frozen peas. Give the mix a good stir. Add the potato mash on top and top off with some (vegan) cheese (optional).2 cups frozen peas , 2 handful of (vegan) shredded cheddar or feta
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is fully melted. If you didn't use an oven-proof pan then transfer to a casserole dish first. Sprinkle with some fresh herbs of choice (I like chives) and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Salt: The amount of salt needed will depend on how salted your veggie broth is. Start with a pinch and work your way up.
- Don't over-process mushrooms: Be careful not to over-process the mushrooms in the food processor; they should be finely chopped, not turned into a paste.
- Large potatoes: I recommend use large potatoes to shorten peeling time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion. | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 2108mg | Potassium: 1634mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3316IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 5mg
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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