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Savory Lentil Shepherds Pie

Savory Lentil Shepherds Pie: 7 Comforting Ingredients

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy, hearty vegetarian shepherd’s pie made with lentils and vegetables, topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. Perfect for fall dinners and packed with protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (190g) dry brown or green lentils
  • 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds / 900g), peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) butter
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks. Dice carrots, celery, and onion.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened, about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes until tomato paste darkens.
  5. Rinse lentils and add to the pan with vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
  6. Fold in frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Mash drained potatoes with butter and milk until creamy but still slightly textured. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Spoon lentil filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly on top, smoothing with a spatula and roughing up the surface with a fork for crispy peaks.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden brown and edges are bubbling. For extra crispy edges, increase oven to 425°F (220°C) for the last 5 minutes.
  10. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving to set.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Vegetarian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 2g
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 45g
    • Fiber: 10g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg

    Keywords: Savory Lentil Shepherds Pie

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