MEDITERRANEAN SHEPHERD'S PIE

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Categories     Bread     Salad     Bake     Roast     Winter     Simmer     Boil     Anchovy

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups peeled and diced butternut squash (roughly a 1/2-pound squash)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cups fresh leafy greens, stemmed and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, plus 1 clove peeled and smashed
2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup walnuts, pulsed in a food processor until coarsely ground
5 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Toss the squash with salt and pepper and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Arrange it in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast until the squash is very soft, about 50 minutes. Stir occasionally. Let the squash cool and purée it in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until soft. Add the greens and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, chickpeas, walnuts, and anchovies. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Decrease the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the chickpea mixture to a 10-inch round glass baking dish, and spread the squash purée evenly over the top. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the squash in a thin layer, then drizzle with the 1 remaining tablespoon olive oil. Bake until the bread crumbs are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • To make the gremolata, combine the parsley, zest, and smashed garlic clove in a food processor, and grind to a coarse meal. Set aside in a small dish. Serve the pie in slices with the gremolata scattered on top.

Nasser Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ndaedzo Thovhakale
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This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices.


Madi balo
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Kourtney Randolph
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Josue Lopez
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I've never made shepherd's pie before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


blnd ahmad
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Muguzzi Samuel
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I love that this dish can be made with leftover lamb or beef. It's a great way to use up leftovers and create a new meal.


Eoin Doq
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and satisfying dish.


Nasim Shaikh
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. It was so flavorful and tender.


Umer Mayo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


King Thapa
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Gourob Gaming
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The flavors in this dish are incredible. I highly recommend it.


Zowie Helton
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mahin Sag
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef.


Frey Frey
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This was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make.