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Rachel White

10 vegetarian shepherds pie recipe

Comforting vegetarian shepherd’s pie packed with hearty vegetables and creamy mashed topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main
Cuisine: British
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mashed Potato Topping
  • 3 cups potatoes boiled
  • 2 tbsp butter
Filling
  • 1 cup lentils cooked
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Pot
  • Oven
  • Masher
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until soft, then mash until creamy and smooth.
  2. Sauté onions until fragrant, then add vegetables and cook until tender.
  3. Stir in lentils and broth, simmer until thick and rich.
  4. Spread filling into baking dish evenly, then layer mashed potatoes on top.
  5. Bake until top turns golden and slightly crisp, then serve warm.

Notes

For softer topping, add extra butter; for crisp finish, broil briefly. Cool slightly before serving for clean layers. Customize with spices or cheese. Freeze before baking for later use. Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently.