Description
A hearty and comforting plant-based take on a classic Shepherd’s Pie, perfect for a satisfying vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk (optional, for creamy mashed potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Season the lentil mixture with salt and pepper to taste. If it seems too dry, add a splash more vegetable broth.
- While the lentils are simmering, prepare your mashed potatoes. Mash boiled potatoes with plant-based milk and nutritional yeast (if using) until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed potato topping evenly over the lentil filling in the skillet. You can create decorative peaks with a fork if you like.
- 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
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the lentil mixture before simmering.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn to the lentil filling.
- Ensure your mashed potatoes are not too wet, as this can make the topping soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-450 kcal (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Low
- Saturated Fat: Low
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: High
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: 0mg