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For the pie:
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Preheat oven to 375 F. 2.
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In a large skillet over medium heat sweat the onions, carrots, turnips, and garlic in the olive oil.
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When the onions are translucent add the veggie ground and the herbs de Provence.
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Break the veggie ground up in the pan as it heats.
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When the veggie ground is heated, stir the flour into the mixture, cook and stir for about 3 minutes (to cook the rawness out of the flour).
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Add the white wine and cook until the wine is absorbed into the veggie ground.
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Add the vegetable stock, soy sauce, honey and black pepper, bring to a simmer.
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Once the liquid is simmering add the fresh green beans and cook for about 2 minutes.
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(If using frozen beans, add them at the same time as the frozen peas).
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Then add the frozen peas, stir and remove from the heat.
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Transfer the veggie mixture into an 8 x 11 x 2 inch baking dish.
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Spread the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes (recipe below) over the top of the mixture.
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Sprinkle the grated cheese over top of the potatoes.
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Bake for about 30 minutes; until the shepherds pie is bubbling up at the sides, and the top of the potatoes is golden in color.
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Let the pie rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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*Note: Unsalted vegetable broth is used in this recipe, if you only have broth containing sodium, then reduce the amount of soy sauce.
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Try 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and give it a taste, if it needs more you can add more.
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For the cheesy mashed potatoes:
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In a 3-quart saucepan, cover the potatoes with water by at least an inch.
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Cook over high heat until the water comes to a boil, add a little salt to the water and turn the heat down and maintain a low boil.
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Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes (depending on the size of the potatoes).
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Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
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Mash the potatoes.
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Add the butter, cheese, milk, salt and pepper to the pan; stir just to combine (do not over work the potatoes).
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If the cheese isnt melting, put the lid on the pot and cook over medium low for just a couple of minutes, stirring a couple of times until the ingredients are combined.
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Serve the potatoes over shepherds pie or as a side dish.
