500gbutter beansdrained weight, equivalent to 2 cans rinsed and drained
1cupplantbased milk
1clovegarlicskin removed, minced
pinchsalt
pinchpepper
1cupvegan cheeseoptional
Filling
1brown onionskin removed, diced
1clovegarlicskin removed and minced
2leeksends removed, sliced
2carrotsskin peeled if not organic, diced
2courgetteswashed, grated
300gsoya or Quorn minceNB: Quorn is not vegan
500gpassata
150mlsvegetable stock
fewsprigsfresh rosemary
pinchsalt
pinchpepper
Instructions
Topping
Steam the parsnips for 10 mins until soft enough to mash.
Add the parsnips to a large bowl together with the butter beans, half of the milk, garlic and seasoning. Mash until smooth adding a little more milk gradually if needed.
Set the bowl to one side while you prepare the filling.
Filling
Preheat oven to 180°.
Cook the onion, leek, carrots & garlic gently over low heat with a drop of oil for 4 mins in a lidded pan.
Add remaining filling ingredients and bring to simmer for 10mins.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with the mash prepared earlier. Add cheese if using.
Place in oven and bake for 25 mins.
Place under a grill for a few mins to crust the topping.