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Amazing Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie: 80 Minutes

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie
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Create a comforting and hearty Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe combines savory lentils and vegetables under a fluffy mashed potato topping for a satisfying plant-based meal.

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
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well.
  2. While potatoes boil, heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Season the lentil mixture with salt and pepper.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Mash the drained potatoes with plant milk and vegan butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Spoon the mashed potatoes evenly over the lentil mixture in the skillet, creating a topping. You can use a fork to create texture on top.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  12. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips to the lentil base.
  • For a richer flavor, use dried herbs that you have gently rubbed between your fingers.
  • If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the lentil mixture to a casserole dish before topping with potatoes.

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