Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie (Printable Version)

Layered lentils and creamy mashed potatoes offer comfort and flavor in a plant-based main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Lentil Filling

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, chopped
03 - 1 cup mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen
04 - 1 cup cooked brown lentils
05 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
06 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Mashed Potato Topping

08 - 3 cups mashed potatoes, prepared with plant-based milk and plant-based butter

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until softened.
02 - Incorporate mixed vegetables, cooked lentils, tomato paste, and vegetable broth into the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
03 - Evenly spread the lentil mixture into a baking dish. Gently distribute the mashed potatoes over the top, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the filling is hot and the top is lightly golden. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses affordable and accessible pantry staples
  • Is naturally vegan and gluten free with the right broth
  • Great for feeding a family or making ahead for meal prep
  • Bakes up golden and comforting with only fifteen minutes of hands-on prep
02 -
  • High in plant-based protein and fiber thanks to lentils
  • Completely free of the top eight allergens if you select your broth and plant-based ingredients carefully
  • Perfect for batch cooking and freezes beautifully
  • Mashed potatoes steal the show every time I always sneak a bite of the topping before dinner begins My kids love to help swirl on the potatoes and it’s a go-to dish for our movie nights
03 -
  • Taste and adjust salt after baking if needed potatoes can take a lot of seasoning
  • If you want super crispy edges use a fork to rough up the potato topping before baking
  • For easy weeknight prep make the mashed potatoes one day ahead

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