Name: Vegan Shepherd's Pie (oil-free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion diced; 1 6 oz can tomato paste; 3 cups cooked french lentils (brown lentils (I get the pre-cooked one's from trader joe's)); 2 cups chopped carrots; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 cups chopped mini bella mushrooms (you can use white button too); 1/2 cup red wine (I use organic vegan wine from trader joes - Charles Shaw brand); 1 1/4 cup veggie broth; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 tsp salt; 6 medium yukon gold potatoes; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1 cup almond milk; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic

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Looking for a delicious, hearty, filling, main course for your plant-based dinner?! Look no further because you will be obsessed with this vegan shepherd’s pie. Forget the turkey on Thanksgiving and make this plant-based shepherd’s pie instead…it’s to die for. It contains two layers of comforting, warm goodness.

The crispy potato layer on top is pure heaven.

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie: The Perfect Main Course

New to a plant-based lifestyle or trying to get your family member to try it out?! Make them this dish to introduce them to the wonderful world of plant-based eating. There is a common misconception that vegans only eat tofu and lettuce – that is far from the truth!

Eating plant-based is an adventure. You get to try out recipes and foods that you may not have tried before and it helps you branch out. A hearty, filling, savory, satiating meal like this is great for the plant-based diet skeptic.

Will my my non-vegan friends and family enjoy this?

Lentils, mushrooms, peas, carrots and yellow onion make up the bottom layer. This means its SUPER HEARTY! Also, the red wine, tomato paste and different spices give it an amazing flavor. It’s topped with creamy, 100% vegan mashed potatoes (YUM!). I can’t get enough and your non-vegan friends and family members will feel the same.

It’s the real deal. I made this for myself and my fiancé and OMG he gobbled it up and couldn’t believe how good it was. He used to be a huge meat-eater and he’s now been vegan for over 4 years.

What’s the best way to store this vegan shepherd’s pie?

Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or store in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. The best part – this is a dish that feeds the whole family. Don’t have a family to feed? Make a pan and eat it throughout the week, it’s delicious reheated and perfect for meal prepping.

What makes it healthy?

This recipe won’t make anyone miss the meat. In addition, this vegan shepherd’s pie is also filled with protein and fiber. The lentils pack a major protein punch – total score! It’s 100% plant-based, soy-free, gluten-free and amazing for your health! Lentils are incredible for lowering blood pressure, heart health, gut health and healthy bowel movements.

A few important tips:

Make sure to use cooked lentils before mixing them with the vegetables!
Mash the potatoes well so they’re not chunky on the top.
Bake until golden brown – if you have to turn on the broil for 5 minutes you should! It’s so yummy when the top gets a little brown and crispy.
Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Don’t use sweetened milk in the potatoes make sure it’s unsweetened.

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Pair with with my vegan quinoa bread-less stuffing!