erin go bragh!!

happy st. patrick's day, peeps! this recipe is straight from the heart and straight from me Irish family. when i was a kid, i looked exactly like the peanuts character "peppermint patty," right down to the freckles and the tomboy attire. i'm Irish through and through, and this recipe is a family favorite. it is easily made vegan and incredibly delicious. whip it up for yourself and your Irish friends and raise a toast to the Emerald Isle!

shepherd's pie

2 cans tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 yellow onion - chopped
2 carrots - sliced
1 1/2 cups green beans - cut
2 cups peas
1 cup fresh tvp (textured vegetable protein)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 red wine
olive oil
mashed potato recipe (sans chives)
salt and pepper to taste

heat skillet to medium, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. add garlic and onion. cook until onion is translucent. add tomato sauce, red wine, thyme, salt and pepper.

allow the sauce to cook for 15-20 minutes on simmer. in a separate pot, bring 4 cups waters to boil. add carrots and beans. cook until tender. add peas the last 2-3 minutes. drain.

combine the veggies with the sauce. add tvp.

layer on the bottom of individual crocks or 1 large crock. top off with 1 inch layer of mashed potatos. sprinke with smoked paprika. put in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.

serve with a glass of stout beer. enjoy!

Comments

[kari]

I just can't get over how DELICIOUS this looks!!!!! Good job Meags!

[eli]

happy st paddy's day! i also love colcannon, especially when made with mashed potatoes and kale. it's a great way to get the extra greens we all need. :)