Description
This Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Hearty lentils and vegetables are simmered in a savory sauce, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown or green lentils (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato Topping:
- 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add mushrooms, lentils, tomato paste, soy sauce, herbs, and broth. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with vegan butter, plant-based milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the filling to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, create a textured surface, and bake until golden.
- Serve: Let the pie rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish freezes well and can be made ahead of time.
- Try adding peas or corn for extra veggies.
- For a creamier topping, add more plant-based milk or vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
