Vegetarian · British · 45 min
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie with Lentils, Mushrooms & Carrots
- 45 min
- 2–6 servings
- 635 kcal / serving
A hearty vegetarian pie built on lentils, mushrooms and carrots, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner with comforting textures and familiar flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 mediumcarrot
- 14 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- ½ cupfrozen peas
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¾ cupgreen lentils, dried
- ¼ lbwhite mushrooms
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 2 mediumyellow potatoes
- carrots
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · potato masher · small saucepan · stainless steel sauté pan · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler
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Produce
- 1 mediumcarrot
- ½ small pkgfresh thyme
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¼ lbwhite mushrooms
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 2 mediumyellow potatoes
- carrots
- yellow onions
Frozen
- ½ cupfrozen peas
Pantry & dry goods
- 14 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ¾ cupgreen lentils, dried
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 14 fl oz | 28 fl oz | 42 fl oz |
| fresh thyme | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 ½ small pkgs |
| frozen peas | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green lentils, dried | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 ¼ cups |
| white mushrooms | ¼ lb | ½ lb | ¾ lb |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| yellow potatoes | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
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Directions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce, then prep the potatoes for boiling.
- Dice the carrot and onion into small pieces, and mince or press the garlic; set aside.
- In a pan, melt butter and cook the carrot, onion, and garlic until just beginning to soften, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until they soften and release some liquid, stirring frequently.
- Rinse the lentils under cold water, then combine them with broth in the pan; season and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover to cook until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in chopped thyme leaves (save a little for garnish) and then mix in the peas, cooking a few minutes more.
- Prepare the potatoes: boil until tender, drain, then mash with butter and broth until smooth; season to taste.
- To assemble, divide the lentil mixture among serving dishes, spread the mashed potatoes on top, and sprinkle with remaining thyme leaves before serving.
Two tips
- Prep the vegetables and potatoes ahead of time for a quicker dinner. Leftovers reheat well in a microwave or on the stove.
- If you need a different texture, swap some of the peas for an extra handful of lentils or a splash more broth in the mash for lighter potatoes.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 635 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 96 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 17 g
- Sodium
- 168 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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