Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Monday, August 5, 2019
After making (and devouring) my Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes last week, I was really craving some shepherd’s pie. But, because of the strict budget I’m working with, I decided to make a vegetarian shepherd’s Pie. This warm and comforting dish is still full of deep and rich flavor, even without the meat, and I love all the color and texture that the vegetable medley brings to the plate.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked lentils (optional)* ($0.21)
2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
1 yellow onion ($0.31)
1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
3 carrots ($0.37)
2 stalks celery ($0.38)
8 oz. button mushrooms ($1.99)
3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
1 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.11)
1 Tbsp flour ($0.01)
1 cup vegetable broth ($0.13)
1 cup frozen peas ($0.45)
4 cups mashed potatoes ($1.36)
INSTRUCTIONS
Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Sauté the onion and garlic with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent (3-5 minutes).
While the onions and garlic are cooking, peel and dice the carrots, dice the celery, and slice the mushrooms. Once the onions are soft, add the carrots and celery to the skillet and continue to sauté until the celery begins to soften slightly (5 minutes).
Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.budgetbytes.com
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked lentils (optional)* ($0.21)
2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
1 yellow onion ($0.31)
1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
3 carrots ($0.37)
2 stalks celery ($0.38)
8 oz. button mushrooms ($1.99)
3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.05)
1 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.11)
1 Tbsp flour ($0.01)
1 cup vegetable broth ($0.13)
1 cup frozen peas ($0.45)
4 cups mashed potatoes ($1.36)
INSTRUCTIONS
Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Sauté the onion and garlic with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent (3-5 minutes).
While the onions and garlic are cooking, peel and dice the carrots, dice the celery, and slice the mushrooms. Once the onions are soft, add the carrots and celery to the skillet and continue to sauté until the celery begins to soften slightly (5 minutes).
Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.budgetbytes.com