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irish vegetable cobbler

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Mikekey *
@Mikekey
Seattle, WA

Cobblers in Ireland are most often a savory main dish rather than a fruit dessert. This one is vegetarian. Makes a great potluck dish. Doubles easily. You can start it in a Dutch oven and transfer it to a casserole for baking.

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(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For irish vegetable cobbler

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, peeled and minced
  • 8 sm
    boiling onions, peeled and halved
  • 2 stalk
    celery, sliced
  • 2
    carrots, peeled and sliced (or parsnips)
  • 1 3/4 c
    rutabagas, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2
    head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 3 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 14 1/2 oz
    diced tomatoes, canned
  • 1/4 c
    red lentils
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1-4 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 1/4 c
    vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp
    tabasco sauce
  • 2 tsp
    fresh oregano, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • COBBLER TOPPING
  • 1 3/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp
    fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 c
    milk

How To Make irish vegetable cobbler

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over medium heat. Add garlic and onions; cook 5 minutes, until softened. Add celery, carrots (or parsnips), rutabaga and cauliflower and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms, tomatoes and lentils.
  • 4
    Mix together the cornstarch and water and stir into the casserole with the broth, Tabasco and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Cover the casserole and transfer to preheated oven. Bake 20 minutes.
  • 6
    To make the topping Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. With fingers or a pastry knife, rub in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in most of the cheese and the oregano.
  • 7
    Beat the egg with the milk and add enough to the dry mixture to form a soft dough. (reserve a little to brush on topping later) Knead lightly, and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch circles.
  • 8
    Remove dish from oven and increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • 9
    Arrange the dough circles over top of the dish. Brush with remaining egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake 10-12 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
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