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5 Amazing Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Secrets

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie
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Enjoy this hearty, comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. It is a plant-based take on the classic casserole, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in frozen peas. Season the lentil filling with salt and pepper.
  6. While the filling simmers, boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain well.
  7. Mash the potatoes with plant milk and vegan butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  9. Spread the lentil mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  10. Spoon or pipe the mashed potato topping over the lentil layer. Create texture with a fork.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
  12. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile in the topping.
  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of vegan Worcestershire sauce to the lentil filling.
  • Jen suggests serving this with a side salad tossed in a bright vinaigrette.

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