Description
A hearty and comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. This recipe is perfect for a cozy family meal and is packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the lentils are simmering, boil the quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Mash the potatoes with the plant-based milk and vegan butter until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the lentil mixture in the skillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like peas or corn to the lentil filling.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the lentil mixture before simmering.
- Ensure your vegetable broth is low in sodium if you are watching your salt intake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of pie
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 8g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 70g
- Fiber: Approximately 15g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg