Shepherd's Pie with Lentil and Mushroom Topping
This comforting vegan shepherd's pie features a rich and savory lentil and mushroom base, slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs. It's topped with a creamy, fluffy layer of mashed potatoes, baked until golden brown and bubbly. A hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a family meal.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 1 t 30 min
- Annoksia
- 6
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: selleri, gluteeni, maito, soija ja soijapavut. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
topping
- 900 gpotato, peeled and quartered
- 120 mlunsweetened plant milk
- 30 gvegan butter
base
- 2 rklolive oil
- 1 kplyellow onion, chopped
- 2 kplcarrot, diced
- 2 kplcelery stalk, diced
- 225 gcremini mushroom, sliced
- 3 kynsigarlic, minced
- 170 gdried green lentil, rinsed
- 720 mlvegetable broth
- 2 rkltomato paste
- 1 tldried thyme
- 0,5 tldried rosemary
- 1 rklsoy sauce
- 120 gfrozen pea
seasoning
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
Välineet
large pot · wooden spoon · baking dish · potato masher · oven-safe skillet
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Noin 20 min
- 3
While potatoes cook, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Noin 2 min
- 5
Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Noin 7 min
- 6
Add the mushrooms and cook until their moisture has released and evaporated, about 5-8 minutes.
Noin 8 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Noin 1 min
- 8
Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Noin 5 min
- 9
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Noin 25 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 10
Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly.
- 11
Return the drained potatoes to the pot. Add the unsweetened plant milk, vegan butter, salt, and black pepper.
- 12
Mash until smooth and creamy.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: Do not overmix, or potatoes can become gummy.
- 13
Stir the frozen peas into the lentil mixture.
- 14
Taste the lentil mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 15
Spread the lentil and mushroom base evenly in the oven-safe skillet or a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Noin 2 min
- 16
Carefully spoon the mashed potatoes over the lentil mixture, spreading it to the edges.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: You can use a fork to create ridges on top for extra crispiness.
- 17
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Noin 25 min
Kokin vinkki: If the top isn't browning enough, you can briefly broil it for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully.
- 18
Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Noin 10 min
Kokin vinkki: This helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover shepherd's pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger portion in the oven at 175°C (350°F) until heated through.