Vegetarian shepherd's pie

Looking for a meat-free recipe idea? Try Canadian vegetarian shepherd's pie which doesn't require animal protein and yet is still just as tasty. Let's find out everything about this particular Quebec preparation.

History of the recipe

Shepherd's pie itself is a traditional recipe from Quebec. This dish has a special history and you will find it on local menus of restaurants across Canada. This is a comforting dish that we happily enjoy in winter. It should not be confused with the preparation of Parmentier hash.… Chinese Pâté itself was classified as a “national dish of Quebec” in 2007 by “le Devoir”, this Montreal daily. In its non-vegetarian version, it is often accompanied by a delicious bottle of red wine.

Ingredients and preparation

To prepare this good Canadian vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe, you will need:

• Preparation time: 20 minutes;

• Cooking time: 30 minutes;

• Number of servings: 04.

Ingredients:

• Two tablespoons of olive oil, or 30 ml;

• Two cloves of garlic, finely chopped;

• A large onion, finely chopped;

• Two stalks of celery, thinly sliced;

• Two thinly sliced carrots;

• 1 can of drained lentils;

• A third of vegetable stock;

• 1 can of creamed corn;

• 4 cups mashed potatoes;

• Paprika for garnish;

• Pepper to taste.

Preparation

Brown the carrots, onion, garlic and celery in the oil. Add your vegetable broth as well as your lentils. Let it boil and reduce the heat. Let reduce for a few minutes until the broth is consumed. Pour everything into a Pyrex before pouring in the corn. Also place your mashed potatoes on top. Then sprinkle with paprika and reheat in the oven.

Enjoy the benefits of lenses

This Canadian recipe allows you to enjoy the benefits of lentils. They are popular because their consumption reduces the risk of chronic pathologies such as diabetes and cancer. This is explained by their richness in phenols. Lentils are prized for their antibacterial and antioxidant effects. They are cardio-protective.

What bottle of wine to accompany your vegetarian shepherd’s pâté?

There are no real rules, because you can choose any bottle to enhance the flavors of your vegetarian shepherd's pie. Let yourself be tempted by a glass of Canadian red wine with its spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon or cloves. Otherwise, you always have the option of preferring Canadian white wine. We appreciate it for its tender taste reminiscent of the sweetness of melon. Otherwise, you will certainly be seduced by the fortified maple wine which comes from maple trees. The latter was fermented for months. It stands out for its beautiful tobacco smell. It is perfect to accompany this succulent vegetarian pâté.

Finish with a Canadian dessert…

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