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Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Lentil Shepherd's Pie

By The Vegetarian SocietyPublished on 18 April 2022Lentil shepherd’s pie hits the spot when you need a hearty midweek dinner for the family. Lentils and vegetables, flavoured with garlic, basil and cayenne create a delicious vegetarian twist on the lamb-based classic. Don’t forget to add some grated vegetarian cheese to the top for a gorgeous golden colour (and because cheese is always a good idea). Looking for more vegetarian recipes? Look no further.
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Time and servings

1 hr 15 minsTotal time
4Servings
45 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 900 g of potato, cooked and mashed
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 150 dash of green lentils
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 100 g of vegetarian cheddar cheese
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 tbsp of tomato puree
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 60 g of mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp of dried basil
  • 1 pinch of cayenne

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook the lentils in plenty of water until just soft, drain, but save 1/2 pint of the cooking liquid.

  • Step 2

    While the lentils are cooking saute the onion, garlic, basil and cayenne in the oil until soft but not brown.

  • Step 3

    Add the carrot, pepper and mushrooms. Cover and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes or until the carrot has softened.

  • Step 4

    Add the cooked lentils, tomato puree and seasoning. If the mixture is very thick, add a little of the reserved cooking liquid from the lentils.

  • Step 5

    Cook for a further five minutes, transfer to an oven-proof dish, cover with mashed potato and sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes in a moderate oven, until the top is golden brown.