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I don't have an image, but I can tell you the recipe. Note: I rarely measure anything.
Base: Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of vegetable stock. Once cooked, mix in minced garlic, onion, red pepper and parsley, a few drops of liquid smoke, a sprinkle of cumin and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Middle: Corn niblets, peas and carrots diced small.
Top: Potatoes and/or yams cooked and mashed with salt, pepper and your choice of vegan butter or oil and/or coconut cream (if you don't mind coconut taste.)
Bake all this in an 8" pan for 30min at 350F. Vegan cheese on top is optional but encouraged.
Mushroom Sauce: Simmer a 1.5cups of water in a small saucepan, whisk in a spoonful or two of arrowroot powder (cornstarch works too.) When the sauce starts to thicken, add in salt, pepper, chopped mushrooms (chanterelles are GREAT if you can get them,) minced garlic, cumin and Italian seasoning. Let simmer a few minutes, then let the flavors mingle on low while your pie bakes.
When ready, cut a slice, drizzle with sauce, enjoy.
Thanks, will give it a shot. I usually only make shepherds pie when I have leftover meat that I grind and use as the base, so, not often.
No problem. It works great with any kind of base.