Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
5 unit

russet potatoes

peeled and cooked

2 tsp

olive oil

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 cup

mushrooms

1 cup

vegetable broth

0.75 cup

soymilk

plain

8 unit

mushrooms

sliced

1 unit

broccoli

chopped

2 unit

carrots

chopped

2 unit

celery ribs

chopped

1 tsp

cornstarch

1 tsp

flour

1 tbsp

nutritional yeast

6 unit

French-fried onions

Step 1
~3 min

Peel and cook the russet potatoes.

Step 2
~3 min

Mash the cooked potatoes with soymilk and vegan buttery spread until creamy.

Step 3
~3 min

Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until soft and translucent.

Step 6
~3 min

Add chopped broccoli, carrots, sliced mushrooms, and celery and cook until veggies start to wilt.

Step 7
~3 min

Add vegetable broth (or more mushrooms) and soymilk along with cornstarch and flour.

Step 8
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.

Step 9
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10
~3 min

Remove from heat when all the vegetables are cooked.

Step 11
~3 min

Spray an 8\"x8\" baking dish with nonstick oil spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~3 min

Spoon the vegetable mixture onto the bottom of the dish.

Step 13
~3 min

Cover the vegetable mixture with the mashed potatoes and smooth them down.

Step 14
~3 min

Sprinkle the top with nutritional yeast and French fried onions.

Step 15
~3 min

Heat in oven for 10 minutes or so until the top is slightly firm and onions are browned.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve with garlic toast or fresh bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the vegetable mixture for extra flavor.

Use a piping bag to create decorative swirls with the mashed potatoes.

For a richer flavor, add a splash of vegan Worcestershire sauce to the vegetable mixture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pairs well with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Roasted Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

British Isles

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, traditionally made with lamb.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
St. Patrick's Day

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Dinner
Holiday Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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