The Vegan Shepherds Pie

Who says that herbivores and carnivores can't enjoy the same great flavors of traditional comfort food? No one, that's who. With this recipe both health critics and old-fashioned eaters can enjoy the English tradition of Shepherd's Pie in an animal friendly dish with half the calories of the old Shepherd's Pie!

Ingredients You Will Need

• 2 cups of mashed potatoes which have been prepared by you or a store
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 pound of ground beef substitute (I highly recommend MorningStar or LightLife)
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 cup of mixed vegetables-corn, carrots, peas, green beans
• 2 tablespoons of vegan margarine

Steps To Make This Comforting Dish

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Finely chop the yellow onion while melting the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onions to the melted margarine and saute until the onions are translucent.
4. Crumble the ground beef substitute into the skillet and stir for approximately 3 minutes and pour in 1/3 cup of water.
5. Add the cup of vegetables to the skillet and allow to cook for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the contents of the skillet into a large casserole dish and coat with the mashed potatoes.
7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and firm.