How to Make Meatless Shepherd's Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatless Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for those looking for a hearty and satisfying meal without the meat. This delicious dish is made with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and lentils, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, and baked to perfection. It's a crowd-pleasing recipe that's sure to become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • ⅓ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
  • ½ cup cooked green lentils
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and onion is clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add burger crumbles and lentils; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and saute, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and soy sauce into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in peas and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes are golden, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 1041mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 785mg