Mock-Up Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, while this mock-up version uses lentils as a vegetarian alternative.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Mock-Up Shepherd’s Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2370

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 750 gram Potatoes
• 50 gram Butter
• 100 milliliter Milk
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 medium Carrots
• 150 gram Frozen Peas
• 200 gram Lentils
• 500 milliliter Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them until tender, then drain and mash with butter and milk.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add frozen peas, lentils, vegetable stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
5. Transfer the lentil mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 395kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 8g

Protein 11g22%

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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.