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

Vegetarian Shepherd's pie is a comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for colder months or any time you need a satisfying and filling meal. It's a vegetarian twist on the classic shepherd's pie, which is typically made with ground meat and topped with mashed potatoes. This version swaps the meat for a variety of delicious and nutritious vegetables, making it perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

This recipe for Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie II takes all the traditional element...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 1 teaspoon yeast extract spread, e.g. Marmite/Vegemite
  • ½ cup dry lentils
  • ¼ cup pearl barley
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 3 potatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Combine flour and water and stir into carrot mixture; simmer until thickened. Combine carrot mixture with lentil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over lentil mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 482mg