Potato Dumpling Casserole with Brussels Sprouts & "Mince" | Zucker&Jagdwurst

Ingredients

• 400 g (14 oz) Brussels sprouts
• 2 tbsp agave syrup
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 275 g (9.75 oz) vegan fresh minced meat
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tsp sweet paprika powder
• 2 tsp hot paprika powder
• 400 g (14 oz) vegan potato dumplings (e.g. from Pasta Nuova)
• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 100 g (3.5 oz) vegan shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp water
• salt
• pepper
• For the quick brown sauce:
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp flour
• 100 ml (0.5 cup) red wine
• 300 ml (1.25 cups) vegetable stock
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp agave syrup
• 1/4 lemon (juice)
• For serving:
• fresh thyme