Hearty Vegan Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Hearty Vegan Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion medium, diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 280 grams mushrooms chopped; 1 cup green lentils or brown; 1 cube vegetable stock; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons chipotle sauce; 1 can peas; 1 can carrots; 1 can corn; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt; 3 pounds potatoes; 5 tablespoons vegan butter; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk; 5 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; nutritional yeast optional, or vegan cheese

Servings: persons

1 onion medium, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
280 grams mushrooms chopped
1 cup green lentils or brown
1 cube vegetable stock
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chipotle sauce
1 can peas
1 can carrots
1 can corn
2 tablespoons dried thyme
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
3 pounds potatoes
5 tablespoons vegan butter
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
5 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
nutritional yeast optional, or vegan cheese

1
Peel and chop up potatoes. Bring a pot of water to boil and add potatoes. Leave potatoes in pot of boiling water until soft enough for mashing (~15 minutes)
2
While the potatoes are boiling start working on the mince. Add olive oil to a pot along with onions and garlic. Stir well.
3
Add in mushrooms and stir until onions start to become translucent.
4
Add lentils, veggie cube, veggie broth, tomato sauce, and chipotle sauce. Stir for 3 minutes,
5
Add peas, carrots, and corn and stir for 5-7 minutes. The veggie broth should begin to be soaked up and the mince mix should be getting thicker.
6
Add in the thyme, cayenne, and cumin and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remember to taste test! Add salt and pepper if needed.
7
While the mince is simmering, drain the pot of potatoes and begin to mash. When its mashed halfway, add in the milk and butter. Now mash thoroughly.
8
Add in the garlic powder to the mashed potatoes and mash or stir a bit until the garlic flavouring is spread well throughout. Add salt and pepper to taste.
9
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
10
Take out a casserole or oven-friendly dish and place the mince inside evenly. Add in the mash on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle nutritional yeast or vegan cheese on top.
11
Place the dish in the oven for around 15 minutes. Everything is pretty much cooked we just want to brown off the potatoes.
12
Take out of oven, let cool for a bit, and enjoy!

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion medium, diced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 280 grams mushrooms chopped, 1 cup green lentils or brown, and more.

Yes, Hearty Vegan Shepherd'S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Vegan Shepherd'S Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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