VEGETABLE TOFU SHEPHERDS PIE

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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. It's a great way to use up left-over mashed potatoes (about 2 cups) and vegetables.

Provided by moximillion

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 Casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 ounces extra firm tofu, shredded
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1/2 cup sweet red pepper
1/4 cup peas
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander or 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 sprays Pam cooking spray
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in reserved 1/2 cup broth
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Gently squeeze the water out of the Tofu block then shred - by hand with a fork or process in food processor.
  • Saute the chopped vegetables in the broth with the thyme, coriander, and black pepper until the onions are translucent and carrots soften.
  • Stir in shredded tofu.
  • When heated through, stir in lemon juice and soy sauce. Remove from heat.
  • To make the mashed potatoes, place the peeled, cubed potatoes in a saucepan and cover with lightly salted water.
  • Bring to a boil, and then simmer the potatoes until soft. Drain.
  • Mash the potatoes with the butter and fat-free Half & Half. Salt to taste.
  • For the mushroom sauce, heat the 2 Tbsp vegetable broth in a skillet.
  • Stir in the mushrooms, soy sauce, and black pepper. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  • Slowly stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook at a low boil, continuing to stir, until the gravy is thickened.
  • Spray a 9 inch square casserole dish with PAM.
  • Layer the tofu mixture, then the mushroom sauce, and then the mashed potatoes. Use a fork to form peaks in the mashed potatoes.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until the potato topping starts to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 432.1, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 12.7

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