Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

* Exported from MasterCook II *

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Recipe By : Readers Digest, One Dish Meals The Easy Way
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Grains And Beans Main Dishes
Family Approved

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 garlic cloves -- crushed
1 red bell pepper -- chopped
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
2 medium zucchini -- thinly sliced
1 cup canned tomatoes -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups pinto beans, cooked -- drained
1 1/3 cups black beans, cooked -- drained
1 1/3 cups chickpeas, cooked -- drained
3 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Preheat the Oven to 375 degreesF.
Saute 2 cloves garlic for 1 min. Add the red and green peppers, and zuccini
and saute, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes, or until tender. Add 3/4 cup
of the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and cook uncovered three
minutes longer.
Place the Pinto beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas, remaining garlic and tomatoes in
food processor, and puree until smooth.
Spoon the puree into a lightly greased 9" pie plan. Top with the skillet
mixture. Then spood the mashed potatoes on top.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned.
Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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