Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is a gluten free recipe with 6 servings. For $1.89 per serving, this recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 15g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 479 calories. If you have garlic powder, carrots, celery root, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is liked by 24 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Making Thyme for Health. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 89%, which is tremendous. Similar recipes are Hearty Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie, Vegan Shepherd's Pie, and Vegan's Shepherd's Pie.

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 60 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegan butter

3 large carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup)

2 cups peeled and diced celery root

chives for topping

1/2 cup non dairy milk (use unsweetened plain)

1 cup green lentils, soaked overnight

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 cup dry red wine

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

8 ounces mushrooms, chopped (I used cremini)

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

3 large parsnips, peeled and diced

Mashed Potato Parsnip Topping

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and chopped

salt & pepper to taste

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup vegetable broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire (Annie's Naturals is vegan)

1 small yellow onion, diced (approx. 1 cup)

Equipment:

dutch oven

potato masher

oven

casserole dish

pie form

Cooking instruction summary:

Place the potatoes and parsnips in a large pot then fill with water so that they are covered by a few inches. Bring water to a boil and allow to cook for 30-35 minutes, until they are very tender and able to be mashed.Meanwhile, start the filling but warming the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes.Then add the carrots, mushrooms, celeriac, garlic, and seasonings {thyme, oregano and salt & pepper to taste} and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Pour in the red wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes.Next add the soaked and rinsed lentils along with the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat to low then cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender.Preheat the oven to 400F and then drain the water from the potatoes and parsnips. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes and parsnips together. Add the vegan butter, milk, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.Using a pie dish or large casserole dish, fill the bottom with the lentils and veggies. Top with a layer of mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly so that they cover the lentils.Cook in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are a light golden color. Allow to cool for five to ten minutes then serve.

 

Step by step:


1. Place the potatoes and parsnips in a large pot then fill with water so that they are covered by a few inches. Bring water to a boil and allow to cook for 30-35 minutes, until they are very tender and able to be mashed.Meanwhile, start the filling but warming the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes.Then add the carrots, mushrooms, celeriac, garlic, and seasonings {thyme, oregano and salt & pepper to taste} and cook for another 3-5 minutes.

3. Pour in the red wine, tomato paste, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes.Next add the soaked and rinsed lentils along with the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat to low then cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender.Preheat the oven to 400F and then drain the water from the potatoes and parsnips. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the potatoes and parsnips together.

4. Add the vegan butter, milk, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.Using a pie dish or large casserole dish, fill the bottom with the lentils and veggies. Top with a layer of mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly so that they cover the lentils.Cook in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until the potatoes are a light golden color. Allow to cool for five to ten minutes then serve.


Nutrition Information:

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556k Calories
17g Protein
13g Total Fat
91g Carbs
52% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
556k
28%

Fat
13g
21%

  Saturated Fat
5g
36%

Carbohydrates
91g
30%

  Sugar
11g
13%

Cholesterol
20mg
7%

Sodium
599mg
26%

Alcohol
2g
12%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
17g
35%

Vitamin A
6564IU
131%

Fiber
19g
77%

Manganese
1mg
73%

Vitamin B6
1mg
68%

Folate
259µg
65%

Potassium
2138mg
61%

Vitamin K
60µg
58%

Vitamin C
40mg
49%

Phosphorus
448mg
45%

Vitamin B1
0.64mg
43%

Copper
0.74mg
37%

Iron
6mg
35%

Magnesium
140mg
35%

Vitamin B3
6mg
34%

Vitamin B5
2mg
27%

Vitamin B2
0.45mg
27%

Vitamin E
3mg
23%

Zinc
3mg
22%

Calcium
162mg
16%

Selenium
10µg
14%

Vitamin B12
0.24µg
4%

Vitamin D
0.45µg
3%

covered percent of daily need
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