When I had my double heart bypass back in 2002, my step daughter, who is strict vegetarian, gave me a recipe to try. As a dedicated carnivore, I accepted it gracefully and said I'll try it. I have to hold my hand up and say it was the most delicious meal I'd had! As a self confessed "very good cook", I actually collect recipes and also make my own. I have hundreds stored on a 'Word Document'. Anyway, that veggie recipe my step daughter gave me is as follows:
MEDITERRANEAN BAKE
1 x Tin Chick Peas
1 x Tin Kidney Beans
1 x Tin Chopped Tomatoes
Fresh cloves of Garlic (loads!)
Basil or Oregano
Courgette
Carrots
Mushrooms
Fresh Peppers
Olive Oil
Good mashing Potatoes (3lb)
1 x medium onion
Broccoli
METHOD
Boil potatoes and then chop and mix the rest of the veg and put into a separate large saucepan with an olive oil & garlic mix.
Heat through for about 15 minutes, stirring and mixing thoroughly.
When potatoes have been boiled for long enough, mash them with more garlic and olive oil mix.
When vegetables are ready, pour into an oven-proof dish and spread the potato mix over them in the form of a shepherd’s pie. Bake in a hot oven until the top turns golden and crisp.
Whenever I do this recipe, I use a large orange crock pot casserole dish. I make LOADS!
Enjoy!
