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
Cook lentils according to package directions until tender, then drain
In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened
Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook until vegetables are slightly softened
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Boil potatoes until tender, then drain
Mash potatoes with dairy-free butter, non-dairy milk, and nutritional yeast until smooth
Transfer the lentil-vegetable mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly
Top with mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the filling
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Total time: 60 minutes