Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie! ♡ Ay yay yaaaay. This is good.

Shepherd’s Pie season is upon us and this super cozy vegetarian version is running around on the loose in our house. And did you hear me when I said veg only? Honestly, we don’t even need the meat – I promise these vegetables are the yummy kind.

Ingredients:

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie Filling:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 shallots, minced (or some onions and garlic)

16 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

6 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)

fresh herbs to taste (I used 1 sprig of rosemary, thyme, and a bay leaf)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup red wine

1–2 cups veggie broth

1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

2 cups frozen peas

Mashed Potatoes:

6 Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)

1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt

1/4 cup butter or olive oil

salt to taste