Lentil Cottage Pie

Lentils are a great economical substitute for meat, and provide the perfect texture for creating a homely and filling vegan cottage pie.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C/gas mark 5

Step 2

Season and pan-fry the onion in half the olive oil over a medium heat for a few minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the garlic and carrot to the frying pan. Fry until the garlic starts to brown.

Step 4

Add chopped tomatoes, water, gravy granules and lentils to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes until the lentils are cooked. (Add more water if it gets too dry)

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook the chopped potato in a pan of salted water for about 10 minutes until softened. Drain, season with salt and pepper, then mash the potato with the remaining olive oil.