Free Low Calorie Recipes

Veggie Shepherd's Pie

By Cristie Will

Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

14-ounces Vegetable broth
¼-cup Water
1-cup Navy beans, dry
2-medium Onions, sliced
3-cloves Garlic, minced
1-cup Carrots, shredded
3-cups zucchini, chopped
14½-ounces Diced tomatoes with juice
8-ounces Tomato sauce
3-cups Water
1-cup Polenta mix, quick cooking
1-teaspoon Salt
1-teaspoon Italian seasoning
2-cups Velveeta® cheese, shredded

Instructions:

Soak Navy beans in water overnight. Drain water off beans the next day. In a large saucepan combine vegetable broth, ¼ cup of water, navy beans, onions, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat; simmer, covered for 20 minutes; add carrots; continue to boil; reduce heat. Continue to simmer until vegetables and beans are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Preheat oven to 350°. Boil 3 cups of water in a 2-quart saucepan; stir in polenta mix, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook & stir over low heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese. Spoon bean mixture into 9x13-pan; pour polenta mixture over beans; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered, 20 minutes.

Serves 6

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