Well guys, autumn is here and that means it’s time to bring on the comfort foods. And not just any comfort foods mind you, but homegrown comfort foods. This meal is easy, sloppy-good, and totally hearty. Oh, and did I mention it’s delicious?

Ingredients:
2 large potatoes (Russets are traditional but why go traditional? Any will do)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 cup alternative milk of choice

1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup spinach

1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
a big splash of red table wine

paprika to top

Instructions
Cube the potatoes and place them in a big pot covered with water. Boil until tender and drain. Mash the potatoes with the garlic, nutritional yeast, and alt milk. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet to medium and add the cooking oil. Sauté the garlic, onions, and carrots, until tender. Add the peas and spinach, continuing to sauté. before the veggies brown up too much, pour in the vegetable broth, spices, and soy sauce. Add the nutritional yeast and flour, stirring well, and then reduce over heat until it all thickens up nicely. Finish with a generous splash of red wine, stir, and remove from heat.

In an oiled glass or pyrex dish (I used a bread pan), spread a layer of mashed potatoes on the bottom. Cover with the veggie/sauce mixture, and top with the remaining taters. Sprinkle with paprika.





Cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove from heat and serve piping hot, either solo or smothered in your favorite gravy.





Dig in! Enjoy! Ohmigod so good I love autumn!!!

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