Spring Vegetable Pie

This is another vegetable pie, minus the potatoes. This one is topped with bread crumbs, instead. It comes out firmer, as a result of using a vegan egg substitute.

Spring Vegetable Pie

1 c. cauliflower, chopped
1/2 c. green peas
1 carrot, cut in chunks
3 scallions, chopped
Vegan egg substitute, to equal 4 eggs
1 T. parsley
2 T. vegan milk
1/4 t. thyme
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Saute the cauliflower and carrots in oil until softened. Add the scallions and cook slightly. Add the peas and parsley and remove the pan from the heat. Make the vegan egg substitute, and to that mixture add the milk and thyme. Add the egg mixture to the vegetable mixture and mix well.

In a casserole dish, sprinkle some of the bread crumbs, just enough to cover the bottom. On top of this, pour in the vegetable mixture. Top with the remaining bread crumbs. Use more if you need to. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.

Serve. Enjoy!

Gardener's Pie

Really more a version of Shepherd's Pie, but with more vegetables.

Gardener's Pie

About 9 potatoes, quartered
1 package sliced mushrooms
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. thyme
1 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 c. water
1 T. flour
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced into half coins
1 c. green peas
1/2 c. vegan milk

In a Dutch oven, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes.  In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots, onion, green pepper, and garlic until softened. Add the basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.

In a separate bowl, mix the water with the flour, and stir into a smooth paste. Add this mixture to the vegetables and stir until thickened. Add the zucchini and peas.

Drain potatoes and mash. Add the milk and mash some more.

Place vegetable mixture into a baking dish, and top with the mashed potatoes. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.

Serve. Enjoy!

The picture isn't pretty, but the taste is delicious!