Gluten Free Cottage Pie with Tofu

A gluten-free cottage pie with tofu, featuring mashed potatoes and a savory vegetable filling, baked until golden.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Tofu (firm, drained and crumbled)500Grams
Potatoes (peeled and cubed)1Kilogram
Carrot (diced)2Count
Onion (chopped)1Count
Celery (chopped)2Stalk
Peas (frozen)150Grams
Garlic (minced)2Clove
Vegetable Broth500Milliliters
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Butter (unsalted)50Grams
Whole Milk100Milliliters
Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)2Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Thyme (dried)1Tsp
Rosemary (dried)1Tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes are boiling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the peas and cornstarch mixture to the skillet. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
  8. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and whole milk, then mash until smooth.
  9. Spread the tofu and vegetable mixture in a baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Prep

  • Drain tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Kitchen equipment

Large SkilletBaking DishPotato Masher