Indulge, in the goodness of a shepherds pie but, with a delightful vegan twist. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie is a dish that brings together the lusciousness of plant based ingredients and the familiar tastes of the timeless recipe. Featuring a vegetable filling and a velvety mashed potato topping this pie embodies the essence of vegan comfort cuisine.

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup lentils, cooked
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

• Start by boiling the potatoes in a pot filled with salted water until they become tender. Once done drain the potatoes.
• Mash them using vegan butter and almond milk until you achieve a consistency. Season the potatoes, with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Set them aside.
• Next heat some olive oil in a skillet over heat. Add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook it until it turns translucent.
• Stir in the garlic diced carrots and green peas allowing them to cook for a minutes until they start to soften.
• Now it’s time to incorporate the cooked lentils tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme and rosemary into the skillet.
• Mix all these ingredients together well. Let them simmer for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens nicely.
• While your oven is preheating at 375°F (190°C) transfer this vegetable lentil mixture into a baking dish. Spread it out evenly across the dishs surface.
• To finish off your Vegan Shepherds Pie masterpiece take those mashed potatoes you prepared earlier and spread them out on top of the vegetable lentil mixture in a layer.
• Place your baking dish, into the preheated oven carefully so as not to burn yourself. Let it bake for 20 25 minutes or until you notice that golden brown color forming on top.
• Once ready remove your Vegan Shepherds Pie from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly before serving this plant based delight!

What Sets Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Apart from the Traditional Version?

Vegan Shepherds Pie captures the essence of the recipe while embracing the goodness of plant based ingredients. Of relying on meat this version features lentils and vegetables resulting in a nourishing and flavorful filling that’s both satisfying and delicious. It beautifully showcases how vegan dishes can be comforting and enjoyable, at the time.

Can You Experiment with Different Vegan Fillings?

Definitely! The great thing, about Vegan Shepherds Pie is that you can customize it to your liking. You can add mushrooms, chickpeas or even vegan meat alternatives to make your rendition of this popular dish.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Vegan Shepherd’s Pie?

Storing Vegan Shepherds Pie is really easy. All you need to do is put any leftovers in a container with a seal. Keep it in the fridge. When you’re ready to have it just heat it up in the oven. Microwave for a delicious and comforting meal.

Final Thought

Vegan Shepherds Pie is an example of how plant based cooking can be both versatile and delicious. This dish has a way of bringing comfort and satisfaction to the table showing that vegan meals can be just as hearty and indulgent, as their counterparts.