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Easy Lentil Shepherd's Pie (vegetarian)

Lentil shepherd's pie has tender lentils in a rich brothy gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until bubbly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown lentils or green lentils
  • 3-4 cups vegetable broth or beef broth if not making vegetarian
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms about 4 oz
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 rib celery chopped
  • ½ cup frozen peas thawed
  • ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce  use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ cups prepared mashed potatoes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine lentils and 3 cups broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook onion, mushrooms, carrot, and celery in olive oil over medium heat until onion and carrot are softened. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Add lentils (and their broth), red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Stir in peas and simmer uncovered 10 minutes adding more broth as needed to create a sauce. Stir in parsley and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon lentil mixture into a deep-dish pie plate. Top with mashed potatoes and bake 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are browned.

Notes

  • Fresh vegetables can be substituted with 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables.
  • Keep in mind the sauce will thicken while baking and while cooling. I usually end up adding the full 4 cups of broth to this recipe. Simmer to thicken slightly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 270 (14%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 599mg (25%) Potassium 907mg (26%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2318IU (46%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Calories 270 14%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 599mg 25%
Potassium 907mg 19%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2318IU 46%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.