British · Dinner · Medium
Vegetable Shepherds Pie
- Total
- 1 hr 35 min
- Prep
- 30 min
- Serves
- 6
- Calories
- 350
Mushrooms and lentils simmer in an herb-rich gravy beneath a ridged potato topping that bakes golden at the edges.
Browned mushrooms give vegetable shepherds pie a deep savory base, while lentils add enough texture to support the mash. A little cornstarch thickens the vegetable juices into gravy rather than a loose soup.
Drain the potatoes well before mashing and reduce the filling until it coats a spoon. Those two details keep the potato layer above the vegetables instead of sinking into them.
Method
Simmer brown lentils in water for until tender, then drain. In another pot, simmer potatoes for until soft. Drain and mash with butter, milk and half the salt. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrots and mushrooms for until softened and browned. Add garlic and tomato paste for , then wine, vegetable stock, bay leaf, rosemary, soy sauce, remaining salt and black pepper. Simmer for .
Mix cornstarch with the measured water. Stir into the gravy with lentils and frozen peas and simmer for until thick. Remove bay leaf and stir in parsley.
Transfer filling to a 3-quart baking dish. Spoon the mash over it and rake with a fork. Bake for until bubbling with golden ridges; rest for before serving.
Forkue tips
- Let the filling cool slightly before spreading on the mash; small spoonfuls are easier to distribute than one large mound.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C), uncovering at the end to dry the potato ridges.
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Vegetable Shepherds Pie: FAQ
Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Replace the butter and milk with plant-based versions, using an unsweetened milk for the mash.
Can I use canned lentils?
Yes. Use 2 cups drained cooked lentils and skip their separate simmering step.
How do I store and reheat Vegetable Shepherds Pie?
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C), uncovering at the end to dry the potato ridges.
How long does Vegetable Shepherds Pie take?
About 1 hr 35 min in total: 30 min prep and 1 hr 5 min cooking.
What do I need to make Vegetable Shepherds Pie?
The key ingredients are potatoes, butter, milk, brown lentils, onion and garlic, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Vegetable Shepherds Pie?
Let the filling cool slightly before spreading on the mash; small spoonfuls are easier to distribute than one large mound.
