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Green Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Green Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.2 kg floury potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 250 g mushrooms, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato purée; 2 x 400 g tins green lentils; 400 ml vegetable stock; 1 tbsp tamari; 1 tsp thyme; 2 tbsp plant milk; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Rich lentil and vegetable filling under golden mustard mash.

Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free (0 ratings)

Prep25 min

Cook55 min

Total1 hr 20 min

Serves6

DifficultyMedium

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Rich lentil and vegetable filling under golden mustard mash. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.

Method

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with plant milk, mustard and seasoning.
Cook onion, carrot and celery in oil for 8 minutes.
Add mushrooms and cook until browned; stir in tomato purée and thyme.
Add lentils, stock and tamari; simmer until thick.
Transfer to a dish, top with mash and bake at 210°C for 25 minutes.

💡 VeggieTip notes

Rake the mash with a fork for crisp ridges.
Assemble a day ahead and bake when needed.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

461kcal

21g protein

75g carbs

10g fat

17g fibre

Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Tags: shepherds pie lentils comfort food meal prep

Green Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Method

💡 VeggieTip notes

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

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