11/29/2024
🥔 Vegan Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
📝 Ingredients:
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup green lentils, cooked
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash with almond milk and vegan butter; season with salt and pepper.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in the cooked lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
- Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and adjust seasoning.
3. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the filling evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them smoothly over the filling.
- Create texture on the surface with a fork.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
5. Serve:
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
⏳ Prep Time: 30 minutes
⏲️ Cooking Time: 35 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
This vegan shepherd’s pie combines hearty lentils and mushrooms under a layer of creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. 🥔