Hollow Pie
This is an unconventional Shepard's Pie inspired by Brett and Molly of Verdant Hollow, where we get the ground lamb.
Ingredients
2 large squash, cut in half
2 apples, diced
1 orange, zest and juice
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp cumin
1 onion, sliced thinly
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground lamb
Method
- Heat oven to 400 F
- Place the squash cut side down and bake until tender
- Toss the apples in a glug of olive oil, pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper and bake until caramelized and tender
- When the squash is done, remove from the oven, scoop out the seeds, and transfer the flesh to a mixing bowl
- Add the apples, citrus zest, juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and cheese
- In a frying pan, heat a glug of olive oil over medium heat
- Briefly fry the cumin and chili flakes for 30 seconds
- Add the onion and garlic with a big pinch of salt and sweat until soft
- Add the lamb and cook until cooked through
- Top with the squash mash and return to the oven to melt the cheese, about 15 minutes
- Serve with a big spinach salad
