Introduction
This hearty vegan shepherd’s pie is packed with flavour and nutrition. It’s easy to make, and can be served with a variety of sides.
Ingredients
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large carrot, diced
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 1 cup green lentils, cooked
– 1/2 cup red lentils, cooked
– 3 cups vegetable broth
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
– 1/4 cup vegan margarine
– 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
– 1 teaspoon salt
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrot, and celery in vegan margarine until softened.
3. Add cooked lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, vegan margarine, nutritional yeast, and salt. Spread over the top of the lentil mixture.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are browned.
Description of Food
This Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and filling dish. It’s packed with veggies and lentils, and has a delicious mashed potato topping. It’s easy to make, and can be served with a variety of sides.
Potential Changes & Improvements
– You could add other veggies to the shepherd’s pie, such as peas or corn.
– If you want a bit more of aKick to the dish, you could add some chopped green chilies to the mixture.
– For a cheesy flavour, you could add some vegan cheese to the mashed potatoes.
What Other Food It Works Well With
This shepherd’s pie goes well with a variety of sides. Some options include:
– Green beans
– Roasted Brussels sprouts
– A simple green salad
– Garlic bread
Common Mistakes
– One common mistake is to not cook the lentils long enough. Be sure to cook them until they are soft, or they will be hard to eat.
– Another mistake is to not mash the potatoes well enough. Be sure to mash them until they are smooth, or the shepherd’s pie will have lumps.
– Finally, some people forget to add the vegan margarine to the mashed potatoes. This gives them a richer flavor and creamier texture.
Nutritional Information
This shepherd’s pie is packed with nutrients. Here is the nutritional information per serving:
– Calories: 310
– Fat: 10 g
– Saturated Fat: 2 g
– Cholesterol: 0 mg
– Sodium: 610 mg
– Carbohydrates: 44 g
– Fiber: 10 g
– Sugar: 6 g
– Protein: 12 g
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
– gluten
– soy
– nuts