Healthy Lentil Shepherd's Pie (High-Protein, Vegan)

Name: Healthy Lentil Shepherd's Pie (High-Protein, Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: • 1 cup dried lentils brown, black, Puy, or green lentils, rinsed (see notes); • 3 cups cubed butternut squash 1-inch cubes from 2-2½ lb squash, about 450-500 g; • ½ cup dried red lentils rinsed; • 1 medium onion, finely diced; • 2 medium carrots diced; • 3 large cloves garlic minced; • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; • 1 teaspoon dried thyme; • 1 teaspoon dried oregano; • 2 tablespoons tomato paste; • 4 large sun-dried tomatoes jarred and soaked in oil, or dried and soaked in warm water, finely chopped; • 2 cups frozen peas; • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; • ¾ cup vegetable broth; • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or to taste; • 1 ½ tablespoons mellow miso or white miso; • 3 tablespoons unsweetened nondairy milk plus more as needed; • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast; • 1 tablespoon tahini optional for creaminess

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Easy High-Protein Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie is comfort food that works hard for your health. A hearty lentil and pea filling layered under a creamy miso-butternut-red lentil mash delivers deep umami flavor and lasting energy. With no oil, no refined carbs, and a naturally creamy topping made from lentils and squash, it's the perfect healthy twist on a classic. Ready in under an hour, it's weeknight-friendly yet impressive enough for holidays. Developed by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Updated at: Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:39:49 GMT