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Lisa, 11/27/03
Lisa's Famous Shepards PieIngredients (use vegan versions): TOFU MIXTURE:
1 lb block firm tofu (must be frozen solid & then thawed)
1 onion chopped
2 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon coriander
pinch pepper
1/2 cp. walnuts (toasted & chopped)
juice of 1/2 lemon
1-2 tablespoon tamari
MASHED POTATO:
4 potatoes peeled & cubed
3 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup soy milk
dash of salt to taste
MUSHROOM GRAVY:
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoon tamari or Braggs
pinch of pepper
1 1/2 cps of potato water
2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup water
Directions:TOFU MIXTURE: Once tofu is defrosted, squeeze out all water like a sponge. Shred into small pieces. Toast walnuts lightly on cookie sheet in oven until lightly browned, then chop.
Fry onion, oil and spices on med heat until translucent. Add tofu, nuts, lemon juice and tamari. Continue to stir while cooking for 5-10 minutes. MASHED POTATOES:
Boil potatoes in large pot until soft. Drain & place back in pot or in a large bowl. add margarine, soy milk & salt to taste. Mash.
MUSHROOM GRAVY: Dissolve cornstarch in water in small bowl. Fry mushrooms with oil on med-low heat in small saucepan for 3-4 minutes. add tamari, pepper & potatoes to water. Bring to simmer for 2 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and stir constantly on low heat until thickened.
Place Tofu mixture in bottom of baking dish. (I use a glass baking bowl about 6-8 inches deep and 10 inches wide) Then add mushroom gravy on top, followed by potatoes. Smooth top of potatoes and add a few pads of margarine on the top.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately! Serves as excellent main dish for Thanksgiving and is well worth the time spent making it. *HINT* Get someone to help you prep and it will cut your time in half! ENJOY!
Serves: 4 as main/ 6-8 as side
Preparation time: awhile
This is by far my favorite recipe and I have fooled MANY a meat eaters with this dish. They can't believe it is vegetarian, let alone vegan! You can cut your time in half and make your life a lot easier if you prep all the ingredients ahead of time! Yummm....don't forget to thaw the tofu ahead of time!
Archived comment by: aleasah
This was great! I added toasted pecans as well as walnuts, and added some cayenne pepper, sage, and a bit of Vegesal to kick it up a notch. It was superb! I will definitely be making this again; a wonderful comfort food, very hearty and filling.
Archived comment by: drdithers
this is an absolutely fabulous recipe. my non vegan family thoroughly enjoys it. it will be making another appearance at my christmas dinner this year!
Archived comment by: galladrial
I was amazed at how delicious this was. Meat-eaters and vegans alike thought it was great. I added a little marjoram, fresh garlic, and cayenne to the tofu mixture. I didn't think the prep time was long at all. I assembled it a few hrs in advance of the final cooking and then it sat for some time, after cooking, before we ate it (even though the recipe says to serve IMMEDIATELY) and it was still phenomenal. The 5-day-old leftovers were just as good. I plan to make this many more times-- it was SO GOOD!!!
Archived comment by: tigergirl13
so good!!! i usually add cooked peas and carrots in between the tofu mix layer and the gravy for a veggie boost. plan to try green beans, too! this is one of my most favorite recipes ever.
Archived comment by: moreaction
I LOVE this! My boyfriend and I have made this every Christmas for the past 3 years at his parents house. Now all of the meat-eaters are also enjoying it. Thanks for sharing it, Lisa!
Archived comment by: jgd74
Thanks for the recipe Lisa! We love it, and my beau can't stop eating it whenever we make it...Seriously, he has three helpings and then even then hell go back and sneak spoonfuls:) The recipe is not that time consuming, in fact I'd say it was pretty easy - and what an awesome outcome! Its perfect with a side of fresh green beans or steamed broccoli. This is definately a meal we will be making for a long time, and it will be perfect for holiday feasts! Peace!
Archived comment by: moonshinecaroline
