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lentil shepherds pie vegan

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Vegan: 7 Comforting Reasons to Love It


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A hearty vegan lentil shepherd’s pie topped with creamy mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook lentils in vegetable broth until tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
  4. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in cooked lentils and frozen peas. Stir well.
  6. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with plant-based milk.
  7. Spread lentil mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add nutritional yeast to mashed potatoes.
  • Use any vegetables you have on hand.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegan shepherd's pie, lentil shepherd's pie, plant-based shepherd's pie