Vegan Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 2 large potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter
  • 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Preparation

  1. Cook lentils according to package directions until tender, then drain

  2. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened

  3. Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook until vegetables are slightly softened

  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened

  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

  6. Boil potatoes until tender, then drain

  7. Mash potatoes with dairy-free butter, non-dairy milk, and nutritional yeast until smooth

  8. Transfer the lentil-vegetable mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly

  9. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the filling

  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling

  11. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving

Notes

  1. Total time: 60 minutes

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