Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (cremini or button); 1 zucchini, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1½ cups cooked green or brown lentils (or 1 can, drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ½ cup vegetable broth; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil; ¼ cup milk or plant-based milk; Salt, to taste; Optional: nutritional yeast or grated cheese for extra flavor

10 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

This vegetarian shepherd’s pie is warm, filling, and full of flavor. It’s made with lentils, mushrooms, and lots of veggies, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Great for a cozy dinner or easy leftovers.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:28:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories287 kcal (14%)

Total Fat9.5 g (14%)

Carbs43.7 g (17%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein9.7 g (19%)

Sodium363.2 mg (18%)

Fiber9.2 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Make the mashed potato topping

Step 1

Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Pot

potatoes5

Step 2

Drain well, then mash with butter (or oil) and milk until smooth and creamy. Add salt to taste. Set aside.

Potato Masher

butter2 tablespoons

milk¼ cup

Prepare the filling

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.

Skillet

onion1

garlic cloves2

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

carrots2

celery stalks2

mushrooms1 cup

Step 5

Stir in the zucchini and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

bell pepper1

zucchini1

Step 6

Add the tomato paste, herbs, lentils, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.