Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
I wanted to share this popular recipe with you all again in case if you missed it. It’s the most requested dish during Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving potluck gatherings.
It’s even popular with my carnivore friends. It’s loaded with all the delicious flavors and textures you would expect from a traditional shepherd’s pie. I hope you will give this recipe a try! Sending lots of love and light!
Ingredients
6 medium russet potatoes
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1/2 frozen cup corn
1 red onion
1 1/2 cups of cooked brown lentil. I used one from Trader Joe’s.
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp of soy sauce or tamari
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tbsp of EVOO or avocado oil for sautéing
1/2 cup unsweetened soy or cashew milk, or more depending how you like your mashed potatoes
4 tbsp of vegan butter
Method
Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until soft. Meanwhile, chop the carrots, celery, and onion, sauté in oil for a until veggies are soft. About 5 min.
Add the mushrooms, and cook until the edges begin to darken. Add the cooked lentil, corn, garlic, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Add the soy sauce then slowly add the veggie broth stirring continuously. Let simmer for about 8-10 minutes to thicken.
Mash the potatoes and add the soy milk and vegan butter. Add more if needed until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the veggie filling into a baking dish or a pie dish then spread the mashed potatoes over top. At this time you can get creative with designs and patterns for the top. The rougher the surface, the crispier it will turn out. Spray the surface with cooking oil. Bake the shepherd’s pie for 15 min at 385 F oven then broil the top for for 5 min or until the top is crispy.
