Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients
Filling
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 cups (400 g) cooked lentils (cooked from dry or use canned)
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 stalk of celery diced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or tarragon)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar (or maple syrup)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine OR more veggie stock
  • 1/2 cup peas (frozen or canned)
  • 1/2 cup corn fresh, frozen or canned
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds (1 kg) potatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter OR vegetable oil (or use plant-based milk if oil-free)
  • Nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste
Authentic shepherd’s pie
Cooking Instructions
  • Peel and chop the potatoes, transfer them to a pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until tender, then drain.
  • Transfer back to the pot, add vegan butter, plant-based milk, black pepper, nutmeg, and sea salt to taste, and mash with a potato masher (don’t use a food processor or blender as we do not want it to be extra smooth).
  • In the meantime, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and all spices. Fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine.
  • Add cooked lentils, corn, and peas and pour in the red wine and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until slightly reduced.
  • Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spoon the lentil mixture into a baking dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes over the lentil mixture and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get it golden brown on top.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
  • Calories: 458 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Fiber: 13.5 g
  • Proteins: 16 g
  • Sugars: 8.5 g
High-protein vegan recipe