Kale Potato Pie

Everyone loves comfort food! And when I think comfort, I think potatoes. French fries, hashbrowns, and my favorite mashed potatoes! One of my favorite meals with potatoes my mom used to make was shepherd pie. Her recipe was essentially mashed potatoes, corn, ground beef and spices. This one is veganified, and made a little more healthfully (just a little :P) I think it's pretty good. It features loaded garlicky oniony mashed potatoes, kale, veggies and tempeh! Ummm so good. (Those of you allergic to soy note that cannelini beans are a pretty good sub for the tempeh!) Hope you guy's enjoy. This one's a little more involved, but I think it's worth it. It will definately warm you up on a chilly fall evening!


Kale Potato Pie
Approx 25min prep, 30min baking time
Serves 4-5

6-7 Yukon Gold potatoes, rinsed well and cut into 1/16ths
2-3 tsp garlic
3-4 green onions, sliced thinly
1/2 tsp salt
1tsp pepper
1/2 cup hemp milk (or any other milk alternative)
2-3 tblsp vegan butter/margarine
1/2 head Kale (destemmed, ripped into small pieces)
1 package tempeh
1 cup veggie broth
1 small can tomato paste
1 can corn
2 carrots
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1 sage leaf thinly sliced



1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Fill a large pot with water and salt well. Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil and let cook 20-25 minutes until nice and tender. (They'll crumble when stabbed with a fork)

2. While potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet add tempeh, broth, tomato sauce, carrots, and spices , mix well. Add kale, and let wilt on top. Once wilted, mix in with other ingredients. Let simmer on med-high until most of liquid is absorbed by tempeh (or until you're done with your mashed potatoes)

3. Once potatoes are done, strain and return to pot. Mash until desired consistency. (I like my mashed potatoes super smooth, and my mother loves em chunky...up to you!) Add hemp milk, butter, garlic, pepper, and green onions, mix well.


4. In a 9x12 glass sheet pan add tempeh mixture. Cover this layer with corn. Finally add mashed potato mixture to top, and using a spoon, smooth until you have a nice 3 layer pie! Then.....


5. ....Pop in the oven uncovered 30 minutes. Allow to cool just slightly, and serve warm! No need for any side dishes, this is a meal all in one!