Name: Hearty Vegan Shepherd's Pie Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles; 1/2 cup cooked green lentils; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes

Savor the comforting flavors of a traditional Shepherd's Pie, reimagined with a hearty and satisfying meatless filling. This delightful dish features a rich vegetable and lentil base, topped with a creamy, golden-brown mashed potato crust. A perfect blend of textures and tastes for a cozy weeknight meal.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

0 mins

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.

02

Step

7 mins

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and onion is clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add burger crumbles and lentils; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and saute, 1 to 2 minutes.

03

Step

5 mins

Stir broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and soy sauce into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in peas and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes.

04

Step

25 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes are golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms or celery to the filling.
For a crispy topping, broil the mashed potatoes for the last few minutes of baking.

Abbie Oconnell

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