Lentil-Barley Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb, but this vegetarian version substitutes lentils and barley for a hearty and nutritious twist.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Lentil-Barley Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: British, Irish Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Pearl barley
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalk
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 cup Mashed potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Vegan butter
• 1 cup Soy milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook lentils and barley according to package instructions.
2. In a separate pan, sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add cooked lentils and barley to the pan.
5. Stir in vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.
7. Add the slurry to the lentil-barley mixture to thicken.
8. Stir in frozen peas and season with salt and pepper.
9. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Transfer the lentil-barley mixture to a baking dish.
11. In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes, vegan butter, soy milk, salt, and pepper.
12. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the lentil-barley mixture.
13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
14. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 75g25%

Sugars 8g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.