As the days grow longer and the air warms up, our meals naturally begin to lighten and brighten with the season. And what better way to celebrate the spring season than with a dish that celebrates spring produce? Enter the Spring Vegetable Shepherd's Pie, a delightful twist on the traditional comfort food, made even better with Vidalia® Sweet Onions and Minute Mashers™ mashed potatoes – both from our friends at Green Giant™ Fresh! This recipe is a perfect blend of hearty and light, making it an ideal meal for those cool spring evenings.
Vidalia® Sweet Onions are a fantastic addition to any dish, providing not only flavor but also a wealth of nutritional benefits. They are low in calories and a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune health. The variety of spring vegetables in this shepherd's pie offers a range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, peas provide protein and fiber, asparagus is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, and potatoes are a nutrition powerhouse packed with many beneficial vitamins and nutrients! You can learn more about your favorite foods from our A-Z Food Guide!
TIPS for Spring Vegetable Shepherd's Pie Success:
- Protein: This recipe is fully vegetarian, but feel free to use your favorite protein like ground beef, ground chicken, or even sausage!
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Spring is the perfect time to take advantage of fresh, in-season vegetables like asparagus and Vidalia® Sweet Onions!
- Customize the Vegetables: Feel free to add or substitute other spring vegetables you enjoy, such as spinach, leeks, or zucchini.
- Make Ahead: This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving. Simply assemble the pie, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours!
- Minute Mashers™: If you can find them in your area, definitely take advantage of this shortcut! Minute Mashers™ take only seven minutes in your microwave and you'll have a hot and healthy serving of mashed potatoes!
Spring Vegetable Shepherd's Pie is a delightful, nutritious meal that captures the essence of the season. With the sweetness of Vidalia® Sweet Onions and the convenience of Minute Mashers™ mashed potatoes, this dish is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this shepherd's pie is sure to become a new spring favorite. Enjoy the fresh flavors and vibrant colors of this wonderful dish, and don’t hesitate to share your own variations and experiences in the comments below. Happy cooking!
Spring Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie:
Mushroom-Walnut Meat Base (optional – can use ground beef or other preferred protein):
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Green Giant™ Fresh Vidalia® Sweet Onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz (1 pound) mushrooms (such as cremini or button mushrooms), finely chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped (or processed)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Green Giant™ Fresh Vidalia® Sweet Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh peas if available)
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Buttery Chive & Dill Minute Mashers™ Mashed Potatoes
- Fresh chives, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Make the mushroom base by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped Vidalia® Sweet Onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic powder and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the finely chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the finely chopped walnuts, soy sauce, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and smoked paprika (if using). Mix well then pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the casserole dish in an even layer. Wipe out the skillet or dutch oven with a paper towel.
- Make the spring vegetable filling by heating olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped Vidalia® Sweet Onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic powder, diced carrots, asparagus, and peas to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften. Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cornstarch slurry to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the filling thickens slightly. Transfer spring vegetable filling to the casserole dish, on top of the mushroom mixture, in an even layer.
- Make the Minute Mashers™ mashed potatoes according to package instructions. Mash very well with oven mitts to create a creamy consistency. Transfer mashed Minute Mashers™ to the casserole dish in an even layer.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If you want an extra crispy top, you can place the pie under the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. Allow the shepherd's pie cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Servings 8.0 | Calories 258 | Total Fat 18g | Saturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 8g | Cholesterol 2 mg | Sodium 355 mg | Potassium 580 mg | Total | Carbohydrate 19g | Dietary Fiber 5g | Protein 7g | Vitamin A 2 % | Vitamin C 12 % | Calcium 6 % | Iron 11 %
Thank you for the opportunity!
Looks good
Hearty and Light😁
I love a shepherds pie.
Great recipe.
Absolutely.
definitely needs meat.
this is popular for a pot luck gathering
This looks like a tasty dish.
This is a great way to use vegetables
So good
I tend to eat more meals featuring vegetables. This looks great!
Long recipe! But it sounds great!
A recipe.with potatoes is always a hit in our house!
Love all the veggies in this dish!
Too many ingredients, i want easier with less time
YOU CANT BEAT SHEPHERDS PIE
An easy one pot meal.
Fresh
This looks like a yummy dish!
Quick and easy recipes that are good are welcome.
Let’s hear it for the shepherd. Always a good mainstay
Not too hard to make.
Pie?
Everyone loves a great easy recipe for the family.
A delicious one pot meal.
Love the many ingredients it has.
Gonna Try It!
I love me some veggies!! This looks great!
a good mainstay recipe, I add anything else in my fridge that needs used up and goes well with the recipe. I don’t know if others use up leftovers like I do, but it changes up the dish sometimes
good
Looks very healthy and delicious.
so fresh content
Could become a family favorite.
Looks wonderful
where’s the shepherd that owns this. Was it poor folk that threw together what they had and baked it in one dish ?
Looks yummy!
Looks good
So cool
If the family likes it, next step is being in regular dinner rotation.
Mashers!
this looks like a new favorite
This looks like a new favorite!
A one pot meal.
Looks very good
Great when u are in the mood for vegetables
a good old fashioned favorite made as easy as can be
Vegetarian: thanks
Intriguing
nice
This was a hit with the family !
Love recipes that save me time!
When we start our PFA cleaning. Should I dress in clothes to keep me warm?
This is great
Awesome recipe
An easy meal to make.
I likr tis
The easiest shepherds pie recipe I’ve seen thus far !
A meatless shepherds pie, how unique
Then you for the easy to cook recipe.
PFA’s must be everywhere then, hey?
Not too many ingredients needed to make this.
Loving it
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Shepherd’s pie is an all time
“go to” dish that is popular with everyone.
How do you sanitize the equipment used?
Looks like a great tasting dish.
All the things. Put ’em all in there. Nummy.
Very nice
This is easy to make.
I will gladly make this recipe but it will no longer be vegetable. I will always add a meat of some kind for protein and flavor, but it’s nice to have that flexibility to add/delete ingredients into any recipe
Amazing!
What files or information has any other of the employees taken so far? You know they, just didn’t see them.
In lieu of shepherd’s pie we do Sharon’s pie which just means no carrots
looks yummy
Looks good
Love shepherds pie!
SHEPHERDS PIE IS AS OLD AS THE SHEPHERDS BUT STILL STANDS TRUE TO ITS VERSATILITY AND POPULARITY ! YOU JUST CANT LOSE.
This is a great meal.
Yum!
Excellent
Love those one dish meals! Easy!
My family enjoys Shepherds pie. Thank you for the great suggestion. I run out of new ideas for the family.
Hearty and Light!
Yummy
Am I the only one who makes muppet sounds while they toss ingredients together?
I like the no meat version Thanks
Love shepherds pie 🥧 😋
What country you grow your products in have more PFA’s then any other?
Yum!
I love that this is vegetarian
Making shepherds pie is fun, you can make it from your remains in the fridge. That’s what nice. Just add this and that more to change it up and use it up
Delicious recipe.
Adore!
sounds like it would be good
Saving this recipe for future reference.
I’ll make this without asparagus
Not visually appealing to me. And all those ingredients! Give me a break.
What flavor do PFA’s come in?
Looks delicious.
Looks very easy to make
Sounds yummy, and versatile.
No carrots just added peas
Looks great!!!!
shepherds pie is a good make ahead meal and a great dish to take to a pot luck. It’s so popular and a sure winner with a crowd !
I often pass on copying or filing great looking recipes because there is no “nutritional information” provided. Is there a specific reason why you do not include basic caloric, fat, carb notes?
Very cool
looks pretty good!
Looks great!
This would make a great side dish.
I love all the veggies!
nice
Vegetable shepherd’s pie is a great idea.
Looks delicious
Super Yum!
I’ll surely make and eat this!
Love to make is tasty dish,from Green Giant Fresh,plus add to my recipe list.
This looks like a dish my husband would like.
This looks easy and delicious
looks yummy!
Shepherds pie is not only satisfying, a cinch of a meal in as one pot meal, but a wide range of nutrients with the variety of ingredients you opt to include
A dish that’s easy to make
My Grandma used to make this at her farm growing up, although not exactly like your recipe – wonderful memories !!!
I would like to try it
Wow!
This looks very interesting and I would love to try it sometimes.
Super easy and looks really tasty too!
I would add some meat for protein. Looks good
This is perfect for toddlers.
Chives to yes, really good
Yum!
Diggin’ the herbs. Omnomnom.
I love baked dishes
This is a greaedish.
Easy looks delicious
SHEPHERDS PIE = COMFORT FOOD
Now THIS is a comfort dish I must try!
easy…love shepherds pie
Exciting
Good for winter time.
not for me, but I think my guests will love it!
This recipe looks great
Minus the carrots and we are in
Not nuts about this.
Good ol shephers pie,,brings back some good memories
Amazing
This will surprise you – in a good way.
Thank you for sharing!
I love potatoes in any dish
Not nuts for Shepherd’s pie!
This one looks good, but I usually go for something a little easier.
Pero, why?
Not a fan of shepherd’s pie but I can still make this and leave the peas out
Healthy way to do a Shepards Pie
This is extra good in the winter !
Vidalia sweet onions are great! I would definitely add meat to this dish, possibly chicken.
Looks so good, I would like to try it
Oh, that’s so great ! you can use MINUTE MASHERS for many many recipes. It’s wonderful we have this product to work with, while someone else did all the work
Wow,that sure looks to be so tasty, plus good for everyone at our home. I will make this dish today.
casseroles are great
Next…
Yummy, looks nice and healthy!
Thank you for sharing
Not nuts about Shepherd’s Pie.
this looks delicious but I have no time to make something this complicated
Not my cup of tea
Perfect for the vegans in your household!
This would be good on cold nights.
Easy peasy, thank you
I wish I had the time to make this.
Great idea for vegetarians
Perfect when it starts cooling down here.
I absolutely LOVE Shepherd’s Pie!! And this does look great, but… I may just have to add some meat (I’m sorry)😔! My family loves their meat🤷🏻♀️!
Yes It looks okay to try
A great meal for the family.
It looks fantastic but so many instructions.
Spring Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie is a great way to use all the extra garden vegetables I have right now.
This looks wonderful
My family love this!
Sounds great minus the onions.
OR potatoes, ground beef, ground chicken, and sausage!
I’d like to eat this
Looks good
can’t wait to try this recipe
Can’t wait to try
Looks healthy to me !
Definately different, but I’d love to give it a try!
I might try to make this
i’ll have to try this recipe
Yum! This looks healthy and delicious!
Dinner
Reminds of my grandma and always will she loved making this for us when we were little and we loved eating it
looks tastey
Nice
I am asking my wife to try this -it looks delish !
Reminds me of my grandma she made this quite often whe I was little
Reminds me of being a little kid at my grandma’s house. She made this quite often for us.
Yum!
This looks so good! I might try and get my sister to cook it. 🙂
My family would love this!
The walnuts are an interesting ingredient choice.
Looks delicious.
Easy
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Minute Mashers™!
We sometimes have a couple of college students over for dinner during the school year. One of them is a vegetarian. It will be awesome to be able to have something different to serve to her.
That looks so delicious
Minute Mashers!🤗
I’ve never thought of a veggie take on it. I am all for vegetarian tales on dishes.
Clever ingredients equals delicious meals , well dine
Clever recipes and ingredients, very well done !
Packed with hidden veggies for kids who probably wouldn’t eat them otherwise
Yummy
Looks great
Looks yummy. I would add chicken for protein.
Looks delicious!
nice
A very different shepherds pie with many ingredients. I would have to be feeling very adventurous for this one. Maybe at some point.
I will try this recipe.
I will consider trying this.
This has alot of good vegetables and a healthy choice for a side dish or main dish. Thanks for sharing!
Lots of vegetables great side dish
Looks like stuffing!
I would never make this…cooked peas and carrots, yuck.
One day I will try this recipe.
This looks yummy
This looks like it takes a lot of prep time!
I love it!
Yum
These bite sized little potatoes are so convenient and easy to cook , it definitely makes it easier on me when cooking meals
MMMMMMM PEAS AND CARROTS!
Looks delicious
shepherd’s pie is one of my favorites, but truthfully, this doesn’t look very good
Can’t wait to make this dish.
Looks good, but “shepherd’s pie” means sheep, which means lamb, and this recipe needs lamb. Sorry!
My family loves Shepherd’s Pie. I’ll have to try this
too many ingredients
I would definitely try this
Yum!
i love shepherd’s pie !!!!!!!!!!
great way to get vegetables
I love a good shepherd’s pie recipe.
You guys are giving me lots of recipe ideas for this fall, thank you I’m loving them all too
Looks good
Sounds good minus the walnuts
Yummy
looks delish, but a lot of ingredients
Sounds so delicious!
Yummy
Is this time consuming to make for a novice cook?
Looking good!
Maybe
Yummy
I love this recipe.
Looks yummy
This Spring Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie sounds like a perfect way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring! 🌱 I love the idea of using Vidalia® Sweet Onions and Minute Mashers™ mashed potatoes from Green Giant™ Fresh to create a hearty yet light dish. The combination of spring vegetables like asparagus, carrots, and peas makes it both nutritious and delicious. Plus, the tips for customization and adding protein make it a versatile meal option for any dietary preference. Can’t wait to try this recipe for a cozy spring evening dinner! 🍽️🥕🧅
This is an all time favorite recipe fir me, I’ve always lived shepherds pie!
I cannot wait to try this!
i’ll give it a try
This looks good
Seems simple
I appreciate a delicious vegetarian recipe!
I prefer meat in my shepherd’s pie but this is interesting
It is always good to have a Shepard’s Pie recipe
Makes me hungry just looking at it.
One of my favorite recipes from my childhood , you can’t go wrong with this one
so classic
All veggies is an interesting take.
This is a wonderful comfort food.
looks like a whole meal in one casserole – yum
Nice
Yummy recipes!
Looks good.
shepherds pie … num num ..
We made this in home economics
Sheperd’s Pie is so good!
Delicious.
looks great
Looks good!
i can’t wait to try and make this! Looks so yummy!
i probably wouldn’t make this, there’s alot of ingredients
I love this mix!
Ooks good. I tend to go for fewer steps/ingredients, so I’ll let my sister make this one. (hehe)
🤔
I’m really looking forward to making this!
Great recipe!
Reminds me of something Mom used to make
This looks like a healthy and yummy side dish I can make any time of the year. Thanks for the recipe never heard of this kind of dish before.
May try this recipe even though there are a lot of ingredients in it. Looks interesting.
I’d love to try this
This looks yummy
That looks delicious!
looks good yummy
love shepards pie
Adaptable and good for winter (summer is NO OVEN)
love this idea
Interesting combo!
I love trying different variations of shepherd’s pie
This looks like a lot of ingredients.
Memories come rushing back , my grandmother made all of these and I’ve loved them for years , thank you !
Looks easy and delicious too!
A different version of Shepard’s Pie
My husband would like to try this. Looks delicious.
I love all the ingredients and shall have to try this recipe too!