Shepherd's Pie with Aduki Beans and Rice

== Ingredients ==
* 1 teaspoon parsley
* 4 ounces aduki beans, soaked
* 2 ounces brown rice, soaked
* water, for boiling
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 8 ounces carrots, thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ teaspoon oregano
* 1 teaspoon basil
* ½ teaspoon marjoram
* 275 ml bean stock
* salt and pepper
* 1 lb potatoes, mashed
== Directions ==
# Wash the beans and rice in plenty of cold water.
# Combine about 4 cups of water with beans and rice and cook for 50 minutes or until the beans are soft.
# Drain, reserving the stock for later.
# Heat oil in a skillet.
# Fry the onions for 3 minutes.
# Add the carrots and cook covered for 5 minutes.
# Add the cooked beans and rice.
# Stir well and let sauté for a few minutes, ensuring that the mixture does not burn.
# Combine the soy sauce, tomato paste, herbs and stock.
# Mix well and pour into the skillet.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low, partially cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent it burning.
# Add more stock if necessary.
# Transfer into a casserole.
# Top the cooked vegetables with mashed potatoes.
# Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are browned.
# Serve with vegetables or a green salad.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Azuki bean Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes