Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Author: Lauren
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup dried brown or green lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
4 tablespoons vegan butter
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
Salt and white pepper to taste
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the lentils in cold water.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Add carrots and celery, sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; stir well.
Stir in tomato paste, red wine (if using), thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
Add peas and corn, season with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Remove the bay leaf.
Meanwhile, boil the peeled and quartered potatoes until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain potatoes, then mash with plant-based milk, vegan butter, nutritional yeast, salt, and white pepper.
In a large baking dish, spread lentil filling evenly, top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
Use a fork to create peaks in the mashed potatoes.
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or spices. This dish can be frozen before baking for meal prep.