Vegetarian Cottage Pie Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Cottage Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 400 g no-salt-added brown lentils, rinsed & drained; 400 g no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed & drained; 2 medium zucchini, grated; 400 g no-salt-added diced tomatoes; ½ cup gluten-free vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 4 medium desiree potatoes, peeled & chopped; ⅓ cup skim milk; ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

Servings: persons

cooking spray or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
400 g no-salt-added brown lentils, rinsed & drained
400 g no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed & drained
2 medium zucchini, grated
400 g no-salt-added diced tomatoes
½ cup gluten-free vegetable stock
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 medium desiree potatoes, peeled & chopped
⅓ cup skim milk
½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated

1
Preheat oven to 200C.
2
Spray a med-large saucepan with oil over a med-high heat, add onion, celery & carrot & cook, stirring, for 5 mins, until soft.
3
Add garlic & thyme & cook for another minute.
4
Add lentils, kidney beans, zucchini, tomatoes, stock & vinegar and bring to the boil.
5
Reduce heat & simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
6
While this is cooking place potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with cling wrap & microwave on high for 7mins, or until very tender, then mash with the skim milk ( & a little S&P if you wish).
7
Spoon vegetable mixture into an 8 cup capacity ovenproof dish, spread your mashed potatoes over the mix, then sprinkle with parmesan.
8
Bake for 15-20 mins, or until golden.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Cottage 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!

Vegetarian Cottage Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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