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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie #SundaySupper

December 31, 2017

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Leftovers are my jam.  Since I make dinner at home at least 27 nights out of 30, leftovers totally save the day when I want to get extra work done, have lost track of time, or have been out later than anticipated.

Because of this, it’s difficult for me to understand why leftovers get such a bad rap.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m not eating wilted salads and dry overcooked fish.  Leftovers take a little thought and finesse.  They take a little love, especially if they are going in the freezer.

Leftovers in the freezer > leftovers in the refrigerator.

This is for a couple of reasons.  One, sometimes things taste better after a rest in the freezer.  I cannot explain this phenomenon, but I have found it be true on more than one occasion.  Two, it is better to eat the same meal again a week or even a month later.  I might not want brisket two nights in a row, but two nights in a month, yes please!  Three, it is so nice to know there is food in the freezer that simply has to be reheated.  Seriously, if you cook a lot, you know this is super true.

Soups and stews are some of my favorite things to have in the freezer along with braised brisket and now this Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie.

Not only is it vegetarian (vegan actually, and gluten free too!), but it is super easy to make and dirties only one pot.  So, this is a great meal to make and enjoy the first night and then save the leftovers in the refrigerator for a couple days or the freezer for a couple months.

Full of chickpeas, vegetables, and spices so it’s not light on flavor, this meal is super comforting and yet super healthy.  It’s perfect for January weather and health goals.

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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie #SundaySupper


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 10 ounce bag frozen peas
  • 20 ounces cooked chickpeas (I love the pouches from Thrive)
  • 2 baked sweet potatoes, mashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Heat a medium, oven safe stockpot over medium heat. Once hot add the oil followed by the onion, garlic, pepper, salt, pepper flakes, and mustard. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about five minutes, until fragrant and the onions are translucent and perhaps beginning to brown. Add the peas and chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 more minutes.
  3. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes on top and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling. Serve immediately or cool completely and store in air tight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave in 1 minute increments, stirring in between, until piping hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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Comments

  1. Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen says

    December 31, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Yum! Loved that you used chickpeas instead of meat- and the sweet potato topping is perfect! Definitely trying this one.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 31, 2017 at 10:21 am

      The sweet potato topping is my favorite! I have put it on a beef based shepherd’s pie too. Thanks, Ruthy!

      Reply
  2. Cindy @CindysRecipesAndWritings says

    December 31, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    I love your veggie option! Truth be told, my biggest problem with freezer meals is remembering they’re there!

    Reply
  3. Liz says

    December 31, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    What a yummy, hearty meatless entree! And all made in one pan is an added bonus!

    Reply
  4. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    December 31, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I love using up leftovers too. This is a great healthy and delicious meal!

    Reply
  5. Kalyan Panja says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:03 am

    That’s quite a simple and nice looking mouthwatering recipe. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  6. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:10 am

    Yup, I love leftover too. You can do so much with them! Like this terrific recipe — really creative and tasty. Thanks!

    Reply

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