Cozy and Delicious Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Today, I’m excited to share a cozy and satisfying recipe for Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. This dish is perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something hearty and comforting. The combination of rich lentils, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy mashed potatoes will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients:

• 200g green lentils
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 500ml vegetable broth
• 1kg potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 200ml plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste
• to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• saucepan
• colander
• mixing bowl
• potato masher
• oven-safe dish

To start, preheat your oven to 200°C. In a saucepan, cook the lentils according to package instructions until tender. In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Next, add the cooked lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour the lentil filling into an oven-safe dish and set aside.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain the potatoes, then mash them in a mixing bowl with plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the lentil filling in the dish. Use a fork to create a decorative pattern on the top if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

This Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie weighs approximately 2150g, serves 6, with an average serving weight of 358g. Each serving is approximately 350 calories.

One clever tip for this recipe is to add a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the mashed potatoes before baking. It will give a subtle smoky flavor that complements the rich lentil filling perfectly.

I hope you enjoy making and eating this Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie as much as I do. Feel free to customize it with your favorite herbs or spices to make it your own. Happy cooking!