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

Sarah's Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy evening at home. This recipe takes all the traditional flavors of a classic shepherd's pie and gives it a vegetarian twist, making it an ideal option for meatless Monday or any night of the week. Packed full of vegetables, protein-rich lentils, and topped with a creamy mashed potato crust, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 (4 ounce) packages 4-cheese instant mashed potato mix
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 ½ cups sliced carrots
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can corn niblets, drained
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions (such as French's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13 casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; pour in mashed potato mix. Stir thoroughly with a fork to moisten all potatoes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and carrots until onion is translucent and carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add kidney beans, peas, green beans, corn niblets, and mushrooms; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomato-bean mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly on top. Spread mashed potatoes carefully over cheese until completely covered.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling on the sides, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions on top. Continue baking until top is golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 1575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 228mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 801mg