Shepherd's Pie

with Sauteed Spinach

Shepherd’s pie was originally known as “cottage pie”, in reference to the mashed topping — potatoes were an affordable crop for the poor, or those who might typically live in a cottage. It’s a classic leftovers style dish, a way to use up bits and pieces of whatever you have laying around and repurpose it into something delicious. Ours gets its heft from TVP (textured vegetable protein), a soy-based ingredient with an excellent texture.