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Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

If you're looking for plant based comfort food, this is THE go-to dish. It's great for make ahead cooking, entertaining, or just because you're craving something hearty.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs white potatoes peeled and chopped into small chunks
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 15 oz brown or green cooked lentils canned works, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 ½ cup vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup vegan butter
  • ¼ cup nondairy milk unsweetened
  • 6 oz frozen peas
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 spring thyme

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
  • Add your onion, celery and mushrooms, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are brown and the onions are nice and soft.
  • Add your garlic and carrots, cook for 2 minutes, then add your vegetable stock.
  • Toss in your rosemary, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower your heat and continue on a low simmer for 45 minutes. Remove your rosemary sprig and discard. Add your lentils, and give it a nice stir.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. While your vegetables are simmering, boil your potatoes until soft enough to mash. Drain them well, and add your butter to the hot pot. Melt your butter, then add your potatoes back to the pan, and also the milk. Mash well to your desired texture, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a 9  x 13 baking dish, layer your vegetables. Spread your frozen peas evenly over the veggies, then spread your potatoes over the evenly over the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly and the top starts to brown. Let sit for ten minutes, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 341mgPotassium: 1696mgFiber: 28gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5863IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 7mg
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