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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 tim 30 min
- Portioner
- 6
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla selleri, gluten, mjölk, soja och sojabönor. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
topping
- 900 gpotato, peeled and quartered
- 120 mlunsweetened plant milk
- 30 gvegan butter
base
- 2 mskolive oil
- 1 styellow onion, chopped
- 2 stcarrot, diced
- 2 stcelery stalk, diced
- 225 gcremini mushroom, sliced
- 3 klyftagarlic, minced
- 170 gdried green lentil, rinsed
- 720 mlvegetable broth
- 2 msktomato paste
- 1 tskdried thyme
- 0,5 tskdried rosemary
- 1 msksoy sauce
- 120 gfrozen pea
seasoning
- 1 tsksalt
- 0,5 tskblack pepper, freshly ground
Utrustning
large pot · wooden spoon · baking dish · potato masher · oven-safe skillet
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 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.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 2 min
- 5
Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Cirka 7 min
- 6
Add the mushrooms and cook until their moisture has released and evaporated, about 5-8 minutes.
Cirka 8 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cirka 1 min
- 8
Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 25 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 3 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 2 min
- 16
Carefully spoon the mashed potatoes over the lentil mixture, spreading it to the edges.
Cirka 2 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 25 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 10 min
Kockens tips: This helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
Håll det gott
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.