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Amazing Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (Meatless Comfort), 80 min

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie (Meatless Comfort)
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Enjoy a comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. This meatless version uses savory lentils and vegetables to create the cozy flavor you expect from a classic shepherd’s pie, offering a satisfying plant-based twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (like soy or almond)
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Season the lentil mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. While the lentils simmer, prepare the topping. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Drain the potatoes well. Return them to the pot. Add plant milk, vegan butter, and nutmeg (if using). Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the lentil filling in the skillet. You can create texture with a fork.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Let the pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use mushroom broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the lentil filling to a baking dish before topping with potatoes.
  • You can substitute sweet potatoes for white potatoes for a different flavor profile.

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