Best 7 Vegetarian Tex Mex Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Vegetarian Tex Mex Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. This hearty and satisfying dish features layers of seasoned vegetables, a rich and flavorful sauce, and a crispy cornbread topping. With its combination of bold flavors and textures, this vegetarian version of shepherd's pie is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it can easily be customized to your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE



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French green lentils (Puy lentils) make a hearty base for this vegetarian shepherd's pie. They may be slighter harder to find than other lentils, but they're worth the extra effort. Unlike brown or red lentils, green lentils retain their shape and texture after cooking, which means they stand up well to a long simmer and this rich potato topping. Store-bought vegetable stock can vary greatly so be sure to buy one with a pleasant flavor that isn't too sweet. (Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese contains rennet, so it is not vegetarian. Use a vegetarian Parmesan or leave it out. If you leave it out, be sure to season the potatoes well with salt and pepper.)

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3 large)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or vegetarian Parmesan (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup French lentils
4 sprigs thyme
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
4 tablespoons butter
8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, and shitaake
1 large leek, white part only, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes to boiling water and boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, until soft; a knife should go in with almost no resistance.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with high sides or an enameled cast-iron braiser over medium-high heat, bring the lentils, thyme and 2 cups of the broth to a simmer with 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat and continue to cook the lentils, partly covered, until they are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer the lentils to a bowl.
  • Finish the topping: In a small saucepan or a microwave oven, heat 6 tablespoons of the butter and milk together until butter melts. Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Using a masher or a ricer, mash hot potatoes until smooth. Mix in the hot butter mixture and sour cream just until blended. Stir in 1/2 of the Parmigiano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
  • Finish the filling: Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter in the 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until they are deep golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add leeks, carrots and garlic, and continue to cook until tender, another 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the tomato paste and stir, cooking until it is well combined, another 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, cooked lentils and peas, and cook until thickened. Remove thyme stems and stir in lemon juice to taste.
  • Top the mixture with dollops of the mashed potatoes, then spread them out over the top. (Or transfer the lentil mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish and spread into an even layer, and top with potatoes.) Sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano. Transfer to the oven and, if the mixture is at the top edges of your pan, set a foil-lined baking sheet underneath the pan to catch any drips. Bake the pie until the potatoes have begun to brown and the edges are bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 490, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This meatless comfort food is packed with high-antioxidant vegetables, plus curry's anti-cancer curcumin.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 small red or green bell peppers, chopped
3 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup water
1 ¼ pounds small red potatoes, halved
½ cup fat-free half and half (or milk)
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tb. oil; add onions, garlic, curry and cumin. Saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet; add peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Saute until soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in onions. Place in a shallow 8-by-8- inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, boil potatoes until done. Drain and smash. Stir in half and half, peas, salt and pepper. Spread over vegetables and top with Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Brown in broiler. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 307.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

VEGETARIAN TEX-MEX SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Make and share this Vegetarian Tex-Mex Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 potatoes (Yukon Gold are good if you can get them)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch cayenne
3/4 cup Bulgar wheat
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup corn kernel

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until tender, drain and mash.
  • Blend with milk, parsley, butter and 1/2 tsp.
  • each of salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil and sauté carrots, onion, pepper, chili powder, cumin and cayenne for about 5 minutes.
  • Add bulgur and flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add stock, cover and cook over low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Add corn and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Spread vegetable mixture in 8 inch glass baking dish.
  • Spread potatoes on top and broil for 2 minutes or until golden.

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. broccoli
1 lb. mushrooms
1 onion
3/4-cup butter
10 cloves garlic
1 lb. carrots
3/4-cup Monterrey cheese
3/4-cup Jack cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the carrots into strips and saute all of the ingredients until soft. Add the Monterrey and Jack cheeses, mix together with a plain white sauce and top with piped Yukon gold potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F.

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Mashed potatoes lovers, unite! The instant mashed potatoes let you make this yummy comfort food fast.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (16 oz) Muir Glen™ organic salsa (any variety)
1 cup frozen corn
1 medium carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons no-trans-fat margarine or butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh chives or parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat beans, salsa, corn and carrot to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until carrot is tender.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, milk, margarine and salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in mashed potato mix just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Whip mashed potatoes with fork until fluffy.
  • Spoon mashed potatoes onto bean mixture around edge of skillet. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

TEX MEX SHEPHERD'S PIE



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A twist an a classic. This makes a lot; it fills a 13" x 9" pan to the rim! Prep time includes the browning meat/boiling potatoes (to be done simultaneously).

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
salt, if needed to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 medium yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed' peeled, and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or cheddar-jack)
1 tablespoon diced green chilis
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon chives
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet over med-high heat, crumble and brown beef with onion, green peppers and garlic, until no longer pink. Drain.
  • In the same empty skillet, add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce and spices; stir well.
  • Return the hot drained beef mixture to the skillet and mix well. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour into the bottom of a 13" x 9" (or larger) baking pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup cheese; set aside.
  • While beef is browning, etc -- in a large pot, boil potato chunks in salted water until tender; drain.
  • Return to hot pot and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream.
  • Add 1 cup ONLY of the cheese, green chilies, and the salt, pepper and chives. Mash to desired consistancy.
  • Evenly spread potatoes over cheese layer in the pan.
  • Evenly sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 650.5, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3, Protein 28.1

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE II



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This was our first vegetarian recipe and has withstood the test of time, now one of our staple recipes.

Provided by souliere

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 teaspoon yeast extract spread, e.g. Marmite/Vegemite
½ cup dry lentils
¼ cup pearl barley
1 large carrot, diced
½ onion, finely chopped
½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 potatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Combine flour and water and stir into carrot mixture; simmer until thickened. Combine carrot mixture with lentil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over lentil mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your shepherd's pie a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include corn, black beans, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili powder, cumin, and oregano are all classic Tex-Mex flavors, but you can also add a bit of cayenne pepper or chipotle powder for a little extra heat.
  • Make sure your filling is well-seasoned. This is the most important part of the dish, so don't skimp on the spices.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese will give your shepherd's pie a nice, gooey texture.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
  • Serve your shepherd's pie with your favorite toppings. Some good options include sour cream, avocado, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This vegetarian Tex-Mex shepherd's pie is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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