Vegan Lentil Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe
This is classic comfort food with a healthy vegan twist. Packed with flavorful lentil mushroom filling hidden under a layer of creamy pureed potatoes, it's rich, cozy and satisfying -- perfect for those chilly evenings.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Lentil Mushroom Layer
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 3/4 cup brown mushrooms diced
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups brown or green lentils (canned or cooked)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup veggie stock
Potato layer
- 1.5-2 lbs potatoes peeled and cut
- 3 tbsp unsweetened plant milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- freshly chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain, add plant milk, olive oil or vegan butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper and using a hand (immersion) blender or a potato masher, puree until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add mushrooms, tamari or soy sauce, brown sugar and chili. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until all liquid released by mushrooms evaporates.
- Add lentils, tomato paste and veggie stock. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until all excess liquid evaporates.
- Preheat oven to 200C (390F). Transfer lentil mushroom filling to a baking dish (8x8 inch or comparable). Top with mashed potatoes, gently spread the puree with a spoon.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes or until you have a golden brown crust on top.
- Decorate with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!