*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                        VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE

Recipe By     : Readers Digest, One Dish Meals The Easy Way
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Grains And Beans                 Main Dishes
                Family Approved

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5                    garlic cloves -- crushed
   1                    red bell pepper -- chopped
   1                    green bell pepper -- chopped
   2      medium        zucchini -- thinly sliced
   1      cup           canned tomatoes -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/3  cups          pinto beans, cooked -- drained
   1 1/3  cups          black beans, cooked -- drained
   1 1/3  cups          chickpeas, cooked -- drained
   3      cups          mashed potatoes
     1/4  teaspoon      paprika

Preheat the Oven to 375 degreesF.
Saute 2 cloves garlic for 1 min.  Add the red and green peppers, and  zuccini and saute, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes, or until tender.  Add 3/4 cup of the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, and cook uncovered three minutes longer.
Place the Pinto beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas, remaining garlic and tomatoes in food processor, and puree until smooth.
Spoon the puree into a lightly greased 9" pie plan.  Top with the skillet mixture.  Then spood the mashed potatoes on top.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned.  Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

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