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
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu (firm, drained and crumbled) | 500 | Grams |
| Potatoes (peeled and cubed) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Carrot (diced) | 2 | Count |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Celery (chopped) | 2 | Stalk |
| Peas (frozen) | 150 | Grams |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| Vegetable Broth | 500 | Milliliters |
| Tomato Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Whole Milk | 100 | Milliliters |
| Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Thyme (dried) | 1 | Tsp |
| Rosemary (dried) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the peas and cornstarch mixture to the skillet. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and whole milk, then mash until smooth.
- Spread the tofu and vegetable mixture in a baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
- 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