Hearty Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Cashew Parmesan - Uprise Foods

Ingredients

• 8 medium Yukon Gold or other yellow potatoes ( 2 1/2 lbs) peeled & cubed
• 1/4 cup plant-based butter
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/4 cup NOOCH IT! Cashew Parmesan
• 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
• 1 cup carrots finely diced
• 1 cup celery finely diced
• 3/4 pound of plant-based mild sausage or vegan grounds (If there are casings, they should be removed)
• 1 cup corn niblets (Fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water to make slurry
• Salt and black pepper to taste