Fall Lentil Shepherd’s Pie: A Cozy and Wholesome Delight
A hearty and comforting fall dish that combines lentils with a savory filling and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in frozen peas and mix well.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fall Lentil Shepherd's Pie, cozy recipe, wholesome dish