A healthy + plant-based version of the classic Shepherds Pie. Made with green lentils, potatoes, carrots, peas, onion + mushrooms. This recipe is free from oil + salt!
If you’re craving a homely, warm and filling meal this week then this vegan and plant-based shepherdess pie will curb your craving!
Making a healthy version of a classic is so satisfying, and it‘s made with the most simple and readily available ingredients – potatoes, carrots, peas, onion, mushrooms and lentils. And did I mention it’s salt free and oil free too?
Super easy to make and healthy af with 14.5g of fibre in 1 portion, which is 52% of your daily recommended fibre intake! I can’t wait for you guys to try this one. And it’s amazing for meal prep – this
Why are lentils so healthy?
- They help lower cholesterol because of their high fibre content
- They’re a brilliant source of protein for vegans
- They’re great to aid your digestive issues. So if you’re prone to IBS, then try adding more lentils to your diet
One Pot Vegan Lentil Shepherdless Pie (Plant-based + Oil-Free + Salt-Free)
A healthy + plant-based version of the classic Shepherds Pie. Made with lentils, potatoes, carrots, peas, onion + mushrooms. This recipe is free from oil + salt!
Ingredients
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups red split lentils
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 cups veggie broth (I used 1 Kallo Very Low Salt Vegetable Stock Cube)
- 2 tbsp vegan gravy granules I used Bisto Reduced Salt Gravy Granules
- Dry herbs (I used rosemary, thyme, and a bay leaf)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Mashed potatoes
- 5 medium white potatoes
- 2-3 tbsp unsweetened plant milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C + boil your kettle.
- Begin peeling your potatoes + carrots and cutting up your onion, mushrooms + garlic.
- Boil your potatoes in a pan on a medium heat for around 15 minutes until they start to soften. Once soft and slightly falling apart, mash together with a splash of plant milk + set aside.
- In another large pan, add your carrots, onions, garlic + mushrooms with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook for around 5 minutes.
- Add the rest of your ingredients – peas, red split lentils, tomato paste + top with the veggie broth.
- Cook in the pan for around 5-10 minutes, and then add the vegan gravy granules + season with herbs + mix. After a minute, transfer into a baking dish.
- Spread your mash potato over the top and use a fork to cover the entire baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in the oven for around 10 minutes until the mash potato starts to brown on the top. Once it’s nice and crispy, it’s ready to be inhaled!
Notes
Check the back of your lentil packet to see how long they should be cooked for. Usually red split lentils only need around 6-10 minutes to cook.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 340Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 5mgSodium 360mgCarbohydrates 78gFiber 16gSugar 12gProtein 19g
3 Comments
Hi Jade what can I use if i dont have bisto gravey granules?
Any vegan gravy will do! 🙂
Can’t wait to try this! Are the lentils already cooked before you put them in? The cooking time doesn’t seem quite long enough to fully cook them.