Name: Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped fresh button mushrooms; 2 cups chopped yellow onions; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1.5 cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered; 6 tablespoons vegan butter (such as Earth Balance); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

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Lentils take the place of ground meat and vegan butter adds creaminess to the mashed potatoes in this easy vegan shepherd's pie recipe. If you want to cut down on the cooking time, use precooked lentils and omit most of the vegetable broth, adding some in only if the mixture seems dry.

By Sarah Epperson Loveless

Updated on December 18, 2019

Prep Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh button mushrooms
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 ½ cups dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
6 tablespoons vegan butter (such as Earth Balance)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, lentils, thyme, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in another large pot; add cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add vegan butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; mash with a potato masher until smooth.
Transfer the lentil mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them over the lentil mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Switch oven to broil (do not remove the casserole from the oven); broil until the top is golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463	Calories
12g	Fat
73g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 463
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 73g	26%
Dietary Fiber 17g	60%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 18g	36%
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Vitamin A 4732IU	95%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 284mcg	71%
Sodium 656mg	29%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 7mg	38%
Magnesium 91mg	22%
Potassium 1414mg	30%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.