Fall Lentil Shepherd’s Pie: A Cozy, Heartwarming Delight
A delicious and comforting Fall Lentil Shepherd’s Pie recipe that warms your heart and satisfies your appetite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Once the lentils are tender, stir in the tomato paste and frozen peas. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the lentil mixture in a baking dish and top with a layer of mashed potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegan version, ensure the mashed potatoes are dairy-free.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fall Lentil Shepherd's Pie, Cozy Recipes, Comfort Food