Peasant's Pie Topping: 4 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed (with 1/4 cup water) to yield 3 cups mashed Sauce: 2 cups brown gravy, mushroom gravy, or other sauces (such as tomato) Filling: 1 onion, coarsely chopped 3 carrots, sliced thinly 1 green pepper, diced 1/2 lb. broccoli, cut into stems and flowers 1/4 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch spinach, torn into bite size pieces Steam vegetables (except spinach) about 15 minutes, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach and 2 cups gravy. Spoon this filling into a 9"x12" backing dish. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Sprinkle with a small amount of paprika. Make 30 minutes at 350 degrees. HINTS: any veggies can be used, and frozen works also. Use about 8 cups chopped veggies total. |