Kasha Recipe - Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie I

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie I

5 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thirds

4 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

ground black pepper to taste

2 cups milk

3 cups water

1/2 cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)

2/3 cup bulgur

2 cups chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup whole corn kernels, blanched

3 tablespoons chopped fresh

Parsley

 

 

 

 

 

1.Gently boil potatoes in a large pot of water for 20 minutes, or

until tender. Drain, and return to the pot. Mash potatoes with 2

tablespoons butter or margarine, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup milk

until fairly smooth. Set aside.

 

2.In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water with 1/2 teaspoon salt to a

boil. Stir in kasha. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 15

minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups more water, and bring to a boil. Add bulgur,

cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

 

3.In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter or

margarine over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots; saute

until the onions soften. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 3 to 4

minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir constantly for 2

minutes, or until flour starts to brown.

Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups milk over the vegetables, and increase heat

to high. Stir with a whisk until sauce is smooth. Reduce heat, and

simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in corn, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black

pepper to taste.

 

4.Mix together vegetable mixture and kasha mixture in a large bowl.

Spoon into a buttered 10 inch pie pan, and smooth with a spatula.

Spread mashed potatoes over top, leaving an uneven surface.

 

5.Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30

minutes. Garnish with the chopped parsley, and serve.

 

Yields: 5 servings

 

 

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Formatted for MC by Chupa Babi

Rated: 4 out of 5 by 7 members

Prep Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes

cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

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" Cook the potatoes. Cook the kasha and bulgar, and then the

vegetables. It takes a bit of time, but the end result is

sensational. Mix the kasha, bulgar and vegetables together and pile

into a pan. Top with mashed potatoes and bake. "

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