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Amazing 1 Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie (Comfort Food Reinvented)
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Enjoy this hearty and comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe takes a classic dish and reinvents it with savory lentils and a creamy potato topping. It is a perfect project for you and your partner to create together.

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 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
  6. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set the filling aside.
  7. While the filling simmers, boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  8. Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the pot. Add plant-based milk, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast (if using). Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Spread the mashed potato topping evenly over the lentil filling in the skillet. You can use a fork to create texture on top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor in the filling, add a splash of red wine while simmering.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the filling to a casserole dish before topping with potatoes.
  • You can substitute sweet potatoes for some or all of the white potatoes for a slightly sweeter topping.

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