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a baking dish with lentil Shepherd's pie, chopped coriander and a spoon

Lentil Shepherd's Pie

AuthorRita
This lentil Shepherd's pie recipe is the ultimate comfort dish! It's flavor-packed, vegan, easy to make, and family-friendly!
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings6 servings

Ingredients  

Shepherd's Pie Filling Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 4 oz mushrooms chopped (100 g)
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes 240 g
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup white wine 60 ml
  • 14 oz cooked lentils drained and rinsed (400 g)
  • 1 cup peas 100 g
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water 60 ml

Mashed Potato Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 oz potatoes 1 kg
  • 1 cup almond milk 120 ml
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions 

  1. First of all, sauté the onion, bay leaf, and garlic in a pan with olive oil for about 2 to 5 minutes on medium heat, be careful not to burn the onion. When the onion is soft, add the carrots and mushrooms to the pan and sautée them for more 5 minutes, continually stirring to prevent burning.
  2. Next, add the tomato, tomato puree, and white wine and cook for more 5 minutes, continually stirring until the alcohol has evaporated.
  3. Finally, add the lentils, peas, seasonings, and water, and let it cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
  4. Meanwhile, add the potatoes into a pot, cover with water and cook until potatoes are tender.
  5. Once cooked, drain the water and add the milk, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and butter. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy with the help of a potato masher.
  6. Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F ( 200 C ).
  7. Add the lentil mixture into a baking dish, and then add an even layer of mashed potatoes on top to cover the lentil mixture.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

Notes

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
White wine is a fantastic ingredient to add flavor to this recipe: So I suggest you stick with it. The alcohol evaporates with the heat, so you're not going to feel the taste of it, and it is safe for kids to eat it.
Drain potatoes well: Ensure you drain your potatoes very well to avoid watery mashed potatoes.