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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 t 30 min
- Porsjoner
- 6
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde selleri, gluten, melk, soya og soyabønner. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
topping
- 900 gpotato, peeled and quartered
- 120 mlunsweetened plant milk
- 30 gvegan butter
base
- 2 ssolive oil
- 1 stk.yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stk.carrot, diced
- 2 stk.celery stalk, diced
- 225 gcremini mushroom, sliced
- 3 feddgarlic, minced
- 170 gdried green lentil, rinsed
- 720 mlvegetable broth
- 2 sstomato paste
- 1 tsdried thyme
- 0,5 tsdried rosemary
- 1 sssoy sauce
- 120 gfrozen pea
seasoning
- 1 tssalt
- 0,5 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
Utstyr
large pot · wooden spoon · baking dish · potato masher · oven-safe skillet
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 2 min
- 5
Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Omtrent 7 min
- 6
Add the mushrooms and cook until their moisture has released and evaporated, about 5-8 minutes.
Omtrent 8 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 25 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 2 min
- 16
Carefully spoon the mashed potatoes over the lentil mixture, spreading it to the edges.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 25 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: This helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Hold den god
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.