Best 6 Gardeners Pie Recipes

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Gardeners pie, also known as cottage pie or shepherd's pie, is a classic and comforting British dish that combines simple ingredients for a satisfying meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this hearty casserole will surely delight your taste buds. We will explore different recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone gets to enjoy this delicious dish. So, let's dive into the world of gardeners pie and discover the best recipe that suits your needs and preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

IMPOSSIBLE GARDEN PIE



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Fresh asparagus and other spring garden vegetables crop up in this light and flavorful egg dish shared by Barbara Gigliotti from Ocala, Florida. The biscuit mix in this "impossible" pie settles to the bottom during baking to create a cheesy crust.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheese. , In another large bowl, whisk the biscuit mix, eggs and milk until smooth; pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until set and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

IMPOSSIBLY EASY VEGETABLE PIE



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My, what a pie! A savory blend of cheddar cheese and broccoli in a pie that makes its own crust while it bakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped fresh broccoli or sliced fresh cauliflowerets
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling in medium saucepan. Add broccoli; cover and heat to boiling. Cook about 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain thoroughly. Stir together cooked broccoli, onion, bell pepper and cheese in pie plate.
  • Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

GARDENER'S PIE



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I got this recipe out of the guidebook supplied in the 'Quick Cleanse 15 day detox'. This is like a vegetarian shepherds pie. I usually make it without the mushrooms (don't like them) and add some zucchini or whatever is on hand. I also tend to use red lentils because they don't need to be soaked. Prep time does not include time taken for soaking the lentils.

Provided by Sazza

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup brown lentils
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 cup carrot, finely sliced
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1 tablespoon sodium-free vegetable seasoning
1 tablespoon sodium-free tamari
3/4 cup sodium-free vegetable stock
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Soak the lentils for 2 hours or overnight, drain and rinse.
  • Add fresh water and bring to the boil in a large saucepan with the onion powder.
  • Simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute onion, garlic and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining vegetables and saute a further 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils, seasoning, tamari, vegetable stock, herbs and tomato paste.
  • Stir over heat until combined and simmer 5 minutes. Mixture should be fairly thick.
  • Turn into a 5cm deep dish, top with mashed potato.
  • If you're not a strict vegetarian sprinkle some grated cheese on top.
  • Mark attractively with a fork and brown in a hot oven 15 minutes.
  • Serve with side salad or vegetables.

GARDENERS PIE



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Categories     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sweet potatoes
3 potatoes mashed (for top)
1 large zucchini (peel & dice)
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can chickpeas (drained)
1 cup roughly chopped string beans
3 Tbsp tomato sauce
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp curry powder
2 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
2 tsp butter (melted)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and dice sweet potaoes and par boil. Drain and set aside. 2. Slowly brown diced onion and crushed garlic in a large pot with some oil. 3. To this pot, add zucchini, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and beans. Stir over low heat. 4. Add sauces & curry powder and stir well. 5. Place vegetable mix in a casserole or pie dish and cover with mashed potatoes. drizzle butter over mash and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 6. Crisp up pie in a preheated oven (200 degrees celcius) or under a grill cooker until browned.

EASY VEGETABLE PIE



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Veggie guests coming for dinner? Put this pie in the middle of the table and watch them dive in

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g butter
2 tsp mustard powder
600ml milk
200g mature cheddar, grated
2 large potatoes, sliced into rounds
1 head of broccoli, cut into little florets
200g frozen peas
small bunch of chives, snipped
50g flour
1 head of cauliflower, cut into little florets

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 1 min. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth with no lumps, then keep stirring until the mixture begins to bubble and thickens to a creamy sauce. Remove from the heat, then stir in all but a handful of the grated cheese.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the potato slices for 5 mins, tip in the broccoli and cauliflower for another 3 mins, then finally add the peas for 1 more min. Drain all the veg and pat dry. Reserve enough potato slices to cover the top of the finished dish, then gently stir the rest of the vegetables into the sauce with the chives.
  • Tip into a deep ovenproof dish, arrange over the reserved potato slices, then sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake for 20-25 mins until the topping is golden and crisp, then serve straight from the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.34 milligram of sodium

SKILLET GARDENER'S PIE - VEGAN



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UPDATED: I am sorry for the confusion. My DH found this recipe and posted as a favor to me. He was supposed to leave it as a private recipe, but it is too confusing I guess. We found this for a friend that was fasting from all animal products. From the vegan blog site http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/05/skillet-gardeners-pie.html "I used kidney beans here because I like their flavor and texture in this dish. But feel free to substitute about 1- 1/2 cups of any cooked beans or lentils. Or, if faux meats are your thing, rehydrate some TVP, crumble up a couple of Boca burgers, or chop up some seitan and use it instead".

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes or 2 lbs red potatoes
1/2 cup soymilk
salt and pepper, to taste
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced, leaves minced and reserved
8 ounces mushrooms, diced
2 cups fat-free vegetable broth
16 ounces kidney beans, cooked
2 cups green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 tsp. dried)
1/4 teaspoon sage
2 cups baby spinach leaves, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (or veg. broth)
extra rosemary (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes and cut them into cubes. (I leave mine unpeeled, but if you want you can peel them before dicing.) Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. Reserve a cup of their cooking water, if possible, and drain. Place in a large bowl, add the soymilk, and mash until smooth, adding a little of the potato-cooking water if they seem too dry. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and set aside in a warm place.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, make the "pie" filling. Spray a large non-stick or cast iron skillet with canola oil. Heat it on a medium-high burner and add the onions. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, and sauté for 3 more minutes.
  • Add the vegetable broth, kidney beans, green beans, and herbs. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes and all vegetables are tender. Add salt and pepper to taste (I added a little hickory smoke salt). There should still be some liquid in the pan, but if it has become too dry, add a little of the potato-cooking water. Add the spinach and stir until it's completely wilted. Mix the corn starch with the water until smooth, and add it to the pan. Cook, stirring, until mixture has thickened.
  • Spoon the potatoes evenly over the top of the filling and sprinkle with chopped rosemary. If potatoes have cooled, put the skillet under the broiler for a minute or two. Serve immediately while hot.
  • http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/05/skillet-gardeners-pie.html.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 280.7, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 10.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use firm, seasonal vegetables that will hold their shape during baking, such as carrots, potatoes, peas, and corn.
  • Season the vegetables well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in gardener's pie, so it's important to choose a good one. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère are both good choices.
  • Don't overcook the pie: The vegetables should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy.

Conclusion:

Gardener's pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender vegetables, and flaky crust, gardener's pie is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give gardener's pie a try. You won't be disappointed.

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