Recipe: Tasty *tofu shepherds pie*

*tofu shepherds pie*. This tofu version of a shepherd's pie is certainly not very traditional, but this recipe still makes for a hearty meal. This Shepherd's Pie is a casserole combining a tofu saute, mashed potatoes, and mushroom gravy. You should start the freeze-thaw tofu procedure the day before you expect to make the casserole.

This Easy Vegan Shepherd's Pie With Tofu is a hearty and delicious dinner recipe made with pantry ingredients. The Best Ever Vegan Shepherd's Pie Vegetable Tofu Shepherds Pie. Be the first to review this recipe. You can have *tofu shepherds pie* using 18 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of *tofu shepherds pie*

1. Prepare 1 packages of tofu.
2. Prepare 1 box of mashed potatoes.
3. It's 2 clove of garlic.
4. It's 2 stick of celery.
5. Prepare 1 can of chicken broth.
6. It's 1/2 cup of peas.
7. It's 2 cup of shredded cheddar.
8. You need 1 cup of shredded montery jack.
9. Prepare 1 of olive oil.
10. It's 2 stick of large carrots.
11. It's 1 3/4 cup of bread crumbs.
12. It's 1 tsp of cumin.
13. Prepare 1 of onion chopped.
14. You need 1 cup of small round potatoes.
15. Prepare 1 tsp of chili powder.
16. You need 1 dash of salt n pepper to taste.
17. You need 1/2 stick of butter.
18. Prepare 1 cup of milk.

This recipe is a compilation of several other recipes. My goal was to use my favorite vegetables to create a lighter, more vegetarian-style version of a family favorite. The equipment section above contains affiliate links to products we use and love! Vegan Version: Use olive oil in place of butter and non-dairy milk in place of the yogurt.

*tofu shepherds pie* step by step

1. tofu: out of package and drained. use paper towels to wrap tofu and squeeze excess water out. then pour chicken broth in a mixing bowl . mash up tofu in chunks add into broth let sit in refrigerator.
2. veggies: wash -Peel -dice- add to a greased skillet. for small round potatoes slice in half and add to veggie mix. let these sweat on medium heat..
3. make mashed potatoes according to directions. about 3 1/2 cups of potato flakes add milk butter salt pepper.
4. add tablespoon of cumin & chilli powder to your veggie mixture and salt and pepper..
5. now add tofu to your hot pan & veggies pour about 1/2 cup of broth. and about 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
6. stir and let cook 5 minutes..
7. preheat oven 350 . now grease a large baking dish. add your tofu & veggies then add a combo of cheeses. now layer potatoes on top now add remaining cheeses and top with salt and pepper.
8. in a 350°F oven for 25 minutes..
9. (cover with foil for first 10 min.).
10. serve with a salad. enjoy.

Meat Version: Add browned ground meat to the gravy mixture. Toss the tofu so it is coated with the seasoned flour. Tofu, onions, mushrooms, and peas covered with mashed cauliflower, and baked until golden. A low-carb, vegetarian «shepherd's pie» with a cauliflower purée replacing the mashed potatoes. I like to use gold potatoes for the topping, but any type works.