Description
A hearty and comforting vegan version of the classic shepherd’s pie, made with a savory lentil and mushroom filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for cozy dinners, holidays, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2–1 3/4 pounds (about 800 g) potatoes, peeled and halved
- 3 tablespoons plant milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 cups (150 g) brown mushrooms, diced
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups (400 g) cooked brown or green lentils
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peeled and halved potatoes. Cook for 12–15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot. Add plant milk, olive oil or vegan butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add mushrooms, tamari, brown sugar, and chili powder. Cook for 8–10 minutes until mushrooms are browned and moisture is mostly gone.
- Stir in lentils, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Spread lentil mixture in the greased baking dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Broil for an additional 5 minutes until the top is lightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Let the filling cool slightly before topping to prevent mashed potatoes from sinking.
- Substitute sweet potatoes for a colorful, slightly sweet topping.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the potatoes for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep—reheats and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
