Lentil Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: A Yummy Vegan Thanksgiving Alternative

Hearty, filling and 100% vegan! A yummy vegan shepherd’s pie recipe to try this Thanksgiving instead of turkey!

Lentil Mushroom Shephard's Pie Recipe: A Yummy Vegan Thanksgiving Alternative

This yummy classic comfort food with a healthy vegan twist. Packed with flavourful lentil mushroom filling hidden under a layer of creamy pureed potatoes. Rich, cozy and satisfying, perfect for those chilly evenings.

Total time: 50 minutes for Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

(serves 4)

Lentil mushroom layer:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

150g brown mushrooms, diced

2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

¼ tsp chili powder

½ tsp brown sugar

400g (2 cups) brown or green lentils, canned or cooked

1 tbsp tomato paste

¼ cup veggie stock

Potato layer:

800g potatoes, peeled and cut

3 tbsp plant milk

2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter

¼ tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving: freshly chopped parsley

Instructions for Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe:

  1. Boil the potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain, add plant milk, olive oil or vegan butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper and using a hand (immersion) blender or a potato masher, puree until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add mushrooms, tamari or soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until all liquid released by mushrooms evaporates.
  4. Add lentils, tomato paste, and veggie stock. Stir well, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until all excess liquid evaporates.
  5. Preheat oven to 200C. Transfer lentil mushroom filling to a baking dish (8×8 inch or comparable). Top with mashed potatoes gently spread the puree with a spoon.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes or until you have a golden-brown crust on top.
  7. Decorate with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!

This recipe is byFresh n’ Lean – the nation’s #1 organic meal delivery company

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