Vegan Shepherds Pie

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs potatoes
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup carrot
  • 1 cup celery
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups green lentils
Instructions
  • Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into a large pot.
  • Cover with water and add 1 tsp of salt.
  • Boil for approximately 15-25 minutes over medium heat (until soft).
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Add the butter or olive oil, almond milk, garlic powder and salt.
  • Mash until smooth consistency.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil, and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until lightly browned and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add flour, thyme, soy sauce, Dijon, salt, pepper and tomato paste and stir well for 2 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth, lentils, peas, and corn and stir well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  • Transfer the vegetable mixture to a 9x9 or 9x11 baking dish.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes in an even layer over the top of the vegetables.
  • Make a pattern on the potatoes, by using a fork and dragging it along the top of the potatoes, in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Preheat the oven, select Bake, set to 400°F for 20 minutes, then press START.
  • When preheated, place dish on a baking sheet to catch any overflow of the sauce, then insert at the Bake level.
  • When cook time is completed, carefully remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.
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