Easy Vegan Shepherd's Pie With Tofu

Name: Easy Vegan Shepherd's Pie With Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb extra-firm tofu; 1.5 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable broth; 1 large onion (finely minced); 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 0.33 cup red wine; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 cup vegetable broth; 2 cup frozen vegetables (such as corn, peas, carrots); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1.5 lb potatoes (cubed); 3 cloves garlic (pushed through garlic press); 0.67 cup almond milk; 1 tbsp Tahini or vegan butter (optional); 2 tbsp basil or parsley (chopped)

A hearty plant-based shepherd's pie with savory tofu crumbles, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes topped with herbs.

85 min total6 servingsBritish

Calories

380

Protein

14g

Carbs

42g

Fat

16g

Ingredients

1 lb extra-firm tofu
1.5 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable broth
1 large onion (finely minced)
4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp tomato paste
0.33 cup red wine
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cup vegetable broth
2 cup frozen vegetables (such as corn, peas, carrots)
0.5 tsp salt
0.125 tsp Cayenne pepper
1.5 lb potatoes (cubed)
3 cloves garlic (pushed through garlic press)
0.67 cup almond milk
1 tbsp Tahini or vegan butter (optional)
2 tbsp basil or parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl combine Tamari, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder to form a thick paste.
2 min
3
Finely crumble your tofu and coat it into the paste. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway.
33 min
4
Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
15 min
5
Drain potatoes, add garlic, almond milk and Tahini/vegan butter (if using). Mash the potatoes until smooth.
6
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
7
Add onion and cook stirring occasionally until it softens and starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
10 min
8
Stir in garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
1 min
9
Stir in tomato paste followed by flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3 min
10
Add tofu, red wine and use a wooden spatula to scrape up any browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
11
Add Italian seasoning, broth, frozen vegetables, salt and Cayenne pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
5 min
12
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
13
Spread the Shepherd's pie filling on the bottom of a 1¼ qt (7.5" x 6") baking dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and cook for 15 minutes. If desired, dollop a bit of Tahini or vegan butter on top of mashed potatoes to help with browning.
15 min
14
Turn to broil and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are lightly golden.
6 min
15
Remove Shepherd's Pie from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley or basil, and serve.