Lentil Shepherds Pie

Name: Lentil Shepherds Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 Onion (finely chopped); 2 Garlic cloves (minced); 2 Celery stalks (diced); 1 large Carrot (diced); 250 g Mushrooms ((1 punnet)); 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1 tsp Dried rosemary; 1 tbsp Tomato puree; 900 ml Vegetable gravy; 260 g Dried green or brown lentils; 6 medium Potatoes (peeled and chopped); 1 tbsp Non-dairy butter; Splash of Plant-based milk; 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast; Salt and pepper (to taste); Breadcrumbs ((optional)); Plant-based parmesan ((optional))

A freshly baked casserole dish filled with cheesy mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh herbs. The dish is placed on a cooling rack, surrounded by a green and blue cloth and a small dish of peppercorns.

This hearty lentil shepherd's pie is the perfect plant-based twist on a classic comfort food! Packed with tender lentils, vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy, all topped with a creamy, golden mashed potato crust. It's a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s full of flavor and perfect for any occasion.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 6

For the filling

1

Onion finely chopped
2

Garlic cloves minced
2

Celery stalks diced
1 large

Carrot diced
250 g

Mushrooms (1 punnet)
1 tsp

Dried thyme
1 tsp

Dried rosemary
1 tbsp

Tomato puree
900 ml

Vegetable gravy
260 g

Dried green or brown lentils

For the mashed potato topping

6 medium

Potatoes peeled and chopped
1 tbsp

Non-dairy butter
Splash of

Plant-based milk
1 tbsp

Nutritional yeast
Salt and pepper to taste
Breadcrumbs (optional)
Plant-based parmesan (optional)

Instructions

Cook the filling

Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot in a pan until softened.
Add mushrooms, thyme, and rosemary; cook until mushrooms brown.
Stir in tomato puree, lentils, and gravy; simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Make mashed potatoes

Boil potatoes until tender.
Mash with non-dairy butter, milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

Assemble and bake

Spread filling in a baking dish.
Top with mashed potatoes.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs and vegan parmesan (optional).
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Video

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