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

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for satisfying your cravings for a warm and filling meal. This dish is a vegetarian twist on the classic shepherd's pie, which is traditionally made with ground meat and topped with mashed potatoes. In this vegetarian version, we use a savory combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs, topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 small red or green bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ¼ pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • ½ cup fat-free half and half (or milk)
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tb. oil; add onions, garlic, curry and cumin. Saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet; add peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Saute until soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in onions. Place in a shallow 8-by-8- inch baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, boil potatoes until done. Drain and smash. Stir in half and half, peas, salt and pepper. Spread over vegetables and top with Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Brown in broiler. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 182mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 844mg