Description
Traditional Vegan Shepherd’s Pie.The first layer is made up of a hearty vegetable-lentil mixture, topped off with a thick layer of comforting mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potato Topping
- 9 medium Yukon gold potatoes (or russet)*
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2–4 tbsp soy milk
- Salt and pepper
Lentil Vegetable Mixture
- 3 medium white onions, chopped
- 3 leeks, chopped (white park)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp herbes de Provence
- 8 cups mushrooms, chopped (I used a mix of white and cremini mushrooms)
- 6 cups carrots, chopped (I used rainbow carrots)
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 vegetable bouillon
- 3 cups water
Garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Boil the potatoes: Place the halved potatoes in medium-sized pot. Cover with an inch of cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender. This will take about 20 minutes.
- Lentil Vegetable Mixture: Saute the onions, leeks, garlic, and herbs in a large-deep pan (or dutch oven) with a splash of water until the onions and leeks are tender.
- Add the mushrooms and carrots to the pot. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms reduce to half their size, adding a splash of water when necessary to the pan so the vegetables do not stick to the pan.
- Add the frozen peas, red lentils, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, and water to the pan. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the lentils are cooked (about 8 to ten minutes).
- Stir the vegetable mixture and blend 1/3 of the vegetable mixture with an immersion blender (this will give it that perfect, hearty texture). Taste test and add additional salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Mash the cooked potatoes: Cook the potatoes until the are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and place them back in the pot. Add 2 tbsp of soy milk, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper. Lightly blend the potatoes with an immersion blender until the potatoes are fluffy and thoroughly mashed. Add a splash more soy milk if necessary.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the lentil vegetable mixture in an even layer in a large baking dish (8×13 casserole dish). Place the mashed potatoes on top. With a damp spatula, smooth out the mashed potatoes on top. Place the fresh rosemary on top of the potatoes.
- Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool for ten minutes before serving.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Mashed Potatoes: Add the potatoes and 2 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 13 minutes and then quick release until the steam releases.. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a separate large bowl to mash. Follow the rest of the instructions above.
- Lentil Vegetable Mixture: After making the mashed potatoes, sauté the vegetables as per the instructions above in the Instant Pot on the high setting.
- Add the frozen peas, red lentils, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, and water to the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes and use the quick release until the steam releases. Follow the rest of the instructions above.
Notes
I do not peel my potatoes because I like a little bit of the potato skin in the mashed potatoes. Feel free to peel them if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main