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create a recipe for a vegan version of shepherd's pie
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vegan shepherd's pie recipe 

ingredients: 
· 2 large potatoes 
· 2 tablespoons vegan butter 
· 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 
· 1 medium onion 
· 2 cloves garlic 
· 1/2 cup carrots 
· 1/2 cup frozen green peas 
· 1/2 cup mushrooms 
· 2 tablespoons olive oil 
· 2 tablespoons vegan worcestershire sauce 
· 1 tablespoon vegan butter 
· 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
· 2 cups vegetable broth 
· 2 teaspoons dried thyme 
· 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 
· 2 teaspoons salt 
· 1 teaspoon black pepper

instructions:
1. preheat oven to 350°f (175°c).
2. peel and cut potatoes into large chunks. boil potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. 
3. while potatoes are cooking, place butter and almond milk in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until butter is melted. 
4. in a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown. add carrots, frozen peas and mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
5. add vegan worcestershire sauce, vegan butter, and all-purpose flour to saucepan. whisk until combined and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
6. add vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to saucepan and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. mash potatoes and add to saucepan with vegetable mixture. stir to combine.
8. transfer mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
9. serve hot and enjoy!
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