Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

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A comforting, delicious Vegan lentil shepherd’s pie is something we can often make with our leftovers and at the same time is a delicious and satisfying meal is perfect for those looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet. 

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In the late 1700’s the Shepherd and Cottage pies were created as a way for people to use up their leftovers from the week’s cooking. Traditionally this is made with lamb or beef which gives it the shepherd or cottage name. 

Our Shepherd “less” pie does not contain any meat or dairy. We made ours with some sweet potatoes that we had around in addition to russet potatoesm which gave ours a beautiful yellow color. This is such a hearty, savory, and filling meal and it’s the perfect solution to use up veggies! 

This lentil shepherd’s pie offers a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dish. By incorporating protein-rich lentils and a variety of hearty vegetables, this dish satisfies both taste buds and nutritional needs.

But beyond just being a tasty meal option, lentil shepherd pie also showcases the endless possibilities of plant-based cooking. You can experiment with alternative ingredients to make it your way. 

We love lentils and mushrooms, so this is our hearty version of Shepherd’s Pie!  Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this dish is not only delicious, but also a nutritious option for any meal. Plus, it’s easy to make and can satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

Ingredients You Need

Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

• 2 cups green beans (we used a frozen package)
• 1/2 cup lentils, could use cooked if you prefer, we used dried
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 medium-large carrots chopped
• 1 jalapeno chopped (optional)
• 2 large stalks of celery chopped
• 1 small package mushrooms chopped roughly
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (with their juice) (we used cherry tomatoes chopped up roughly in food processor)
• 3 sweet potatoes chopped roughly (leave skin on if you like)
• 4 cups potatoes chopped roughly (leave skin on if you like)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 2 heaping spoonfuls non-dairy butter/margarine
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2/3 tsp garlic powder (or use 2 minced garlic cloves if you have them)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions How to Make Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

1. Cook lentils according to package (we boiled covered for 20 minutes), drain, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile in a large pot boil your chopped potatoes and sweet potatoes until they are tender (~30 minutes). When they’re finished drain them into a large bowl, and mash them together with 2 heaping spoonfuls of non-dairy butter/margarine. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
3. While potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a separate large pot or tall pan.
4. On medium heat cook onion, carrots, jalapeno, celery, and garlic powder. Stir often for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
5. Add mushrooms, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp dried sage, 1/2 tsp dried tarragon, 1/4 tsp dried thyme. Stir often for 4-5 minutes.
6. Stir in 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 cup vegetable stock, and tomatoes with their juice. Boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
8. Stir in green beans and lentils with the rest of the vegetable mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes.
9. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly into a large glass baking dish.
10. Spoon the mashed potato mixture over top of the vegetable mixture. Spread it around evenly, then bake it uncovered for 30 minutes. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes after you take it out of the oven. Have a satisfying meal! 🙂

So next time you’re in the kitchen, consider trying out this versatile dish and see for yourself the amazing flavors and benefits it has to offer. This vegan Lentil shepherd’s pie certainly adds a flavor-packed punch to any meal rotation. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds (and body) will thank you.

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This recipe was inspired from Womens Weekly Food.  It’s good for men too though!  We put our tweaks on it.