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Ultimate Vegan Shepherd’s Pie: 1 Comforting Dish for the Easiest Dinner Ever


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A rich and savory plant-based take on the classic British comfort food, featuring a hearty lentil and mushroom base topped with creamy mashed potatoes.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups dried brown lentils
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with vegan butter and plant milk.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms in a large pot.
  3. Add garlic, herbs, tomato paste, lentils, broth, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are cooked, then stir in peas.
  5. Transfer filling to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

High in plant-based protein, rich in dietary fiber, completely dairy-free, and great for meal prep.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 345 kcal