Name: QUORN COTTAGE PIE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1½ tbsp Olive oil; 2 Brown onions; 5 Medium carrots; 3 Celery stalks; 200 g Chestnut mushrooms; 3 Cloves of garlic; 500 g Quorn mince; 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary; 75 ml Red wine; 2 tbsp Tomato puree; 1½ tbsp Plain flour (all purpose); 1½ tbsp Soy sauce; 2 Bay leaves; 8 Sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 kilos Potatoes; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 tbsp Milk; 1½ tsp Fine sea salt; 1½ tsp Freshly ground pepper; 45 g Mature cheddar cheese

Tasty Quorn cottage pie, peas and sweetcorn

A tasty vegetarian cottage pie for all of the family to enjoy

If you need a hearty family dinner idea for meat free Monday, Veganuary or if you’re trying to cut down on meat, then this delicious Quorn cottage pie recipe is the one for you!

With a delicious Quorn mince and mixed vegetable filling, topped off with delicious cheesy mashed potato, you can be sure that plates will be cleared!

A vegetarian family dinner never tasted so good!

What does Quorn taste like?

We have to be honest and say that Quorn mince doesn’t really taste of much when it’s in it’s uncooked form.

It’s how you use it and season it that transforms it into a delicious home-cooked vegetarian family meal.

Do I have to use Quorn mince?

No, not at all. You can use whatever mince you prefer for this recipe, just be sure to check the cooking instructions on the packet.

What’s the difference between cottage pie and shepherds pie?

The difference is all in the meat, a shepherds pie contains lamb and a cottage pie contains beef but for us, our cottage pie recipe only contains Quorn!

Is this vegan?

No, it’s not. Quorn mince isn’t vegan but it’s easy to substitute with vegan mince and use vegan cheese on the top.

Just double check the cooking instructions for the mince but you can use all of the other ingredients in the pie.

Do I have to use red wine?

No you don’t have to use red wine and if you are cooking this for a young family with children, then it’s probably best to leave the wine out of the pie.

Can I use other vegetables in the mince filling?

Yes you can, it’s purely personal taste.

You can include peas or mixed veg, include the veg that you enjoy eating.

Grated cheese, butter, potatoes and parsley

Can I freeze it?

Yes, you can freeze this vegetarian pie. All you have to do is to cook it as our recipe instructions and then leave it to cool down completely.

Then wrap your pie and make sure it’s airtight and place it in the freezer.

What can I serve with it?

The great thing about this home cooked pie recipe is that you can serve it with vegetables that you love!

Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, fine beans, sweetcorn, kale or whatever you enjoy eating that’s in season.

How do I make it?

This vegetarian pie recipe is very easy and well worth making!

First you’ll need to start making the cottage pie filling but before you do that, pre heat the oven to 200C/392F or if you have a fan oven 180C/356F.

Get all of your vegetables prepared peeled and chopped, chop your onions, finely chop your carrots and celery stalks.

Then peel your garlic and finely chop your fresh rosemary.

In a large pan on medium heat, heat up your olive oil and then add into the pan your onion, celery and carrot, fry gently until softened, stirring occasionally.

Now you’ll need to crush in your garlic and also add in the rosemary, then give it a good stir.

Next you’ll need to add your chestnut mushrooms and stir.

If you’re going to use red wine, now is the time to add it and on high heat stir it until it’s evaporated.

Now add in the soy sauce, tomato puree and plain flour and give it a good stir to combine it.

Delicious Quorn cottage pie in an ovenproof dish

Next to go into the pan are the chopped tomatoes and the passata sauce, then add the Quorn mince.

Give it a good stir, you want the Quorn mince to be totally mixed into your lovely vegetarian pie sauce.

The cottage pie filling will look a lovely rich colour and it’ll be smelling fantastic by now!

You’ll now need to season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Get your bay leaf and your fresh thyme and put them in the pan and give it a good stir once again.

Now turn the heat to medium-low and let the Quorn mince filling simmer for approximately 15 – 20 minutes.

While that is simmering away, it’s time to make your mashed potato topping.

Grate your cheese and set aside.

You’ll need your potatoes peeled and roughly chopped into quarters, then boil the potatoes by adding them to a pan of boiling salted water.

When they are cooked and soft, drain them and what you’ll need to do now is to just return them to the heat, to remove any excess water.

Remove them from the heat and mash the potatoes. You could use a handheld masher or a potato ricer, it’s totally up to you.

Once your potatoes are mashed then add in your butter and semi skimmed milk and stir them into the mashed potato so they are fully combined. The mashed potato should be lovely and smooth but firm, you don’t want it too runny.

Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

It’s time to build your pie!

By now the Quorn and the delicious filling will be nice and thick by now.

Remove the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf.

Now take your vegetarian cottage pie filling and place it in an ovenproof dish. You’ll want to make sure that it’s an even spread over the dish.

Next, you’ll need to carefully spoon the mashed potato on the top of the Quorn mince filling. Make sure this is even and then, if you like, drag a fork over it to make a lovely design.

Finally, take your grated cheddar cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the Quorn cottage pie.

Place your ovenproof dish with your cottage pie in the oven and bake for 20 – 30 minutes until the topping is crisp, turning it halfway to ensure that it cooks evenly.

When it’s cooked, the top should have browned evenly and you’ll see the filling gently bubbling away.

Serve your Quorn cottage pie straight away with peas or mixed veg.

Enjoy!

Vegetarian cottage pie straight out of the oven

We hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as we do! We’d love to hear from you, so please do leave a comment and let us know.

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