Amazing! Id rather have the veggie version all day than a meat version, this looks delicious! Yay! Its great how you have alternatives for gluten free, vegetarian, adding meat and such. Lentils are a plant-based powerhouse. Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! I didnt use the tomato paste and it still came out yummy. I love shepherds pie. Im weary of mushrooms! Tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #minimalistbaker so we can see all the deliciousness! They also absorb flavors well and can be added in place of ground beef in just about any recipe. I have a hack for you involving mashed potatoes check the FAQs. Thank you for this Wonderful Recipe!! We had given up potatoes. Return to the pan and whisk to thicken. This will definitely become a staple for us in the winter months ahead. -Mash mash mash! I insisted that we make room for the magical, mythical cheesecake at La Via, so we followed our noses around the corner until we found it. Yay! Sounds delish! Saut until carrots are softened. Every MB recipe I have tried blows us away. So glad your family enjoys this recipe! Hi Kayte, Were so glad you enjoy it! Love that, Amy! Thank you for sharing! xo. I know you can deliver. Hope that helps! Cut the time down and it was incredible. The lentils give such a great texture to the mixture. I will make a couple of observations that seem pretty consistent across the board with your recipes. I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. About Contact Cookbook Recipes Shop Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the frozen veggies, stir, and cover to meld the flavors together. Add the garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Store-bought vegetable stock can vary greatly so be sure to buy one with a pleasant flavor that isnt too sweet. Check it out! I love the tips on the bottom of the recipes. Important to note that this vegetarian shepherds pie is a total comfort food meets real food situation, so its going to require pajamas or sweats. * I used red lentils If it doesnt taste good, dont do it again. Remove thyme stems and stir in lemon juice to taste. An 88 wont fit it all but close! Ok. First. Grin! (Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese contains rennet, so it is not vegetarian. Another great recipe! Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I had to change it around due to the fact I do not do salt, potatoes, tomatoes, and no oils. My husband and I devoured a whole batch of this for dinner (And I usually hate raw broccoli) I made second batch right away and put it in the fridge to marinate for tomorrow! Rachel. In addition, I added nutritional yeast to the mashed potatoes. Can I not use celery as I dont like the taste and what could I substitute with? Season to taste with salt and pepper. You can freeze it, but we find it gets a little watery so we prefer it fresh. So simple and yet delicious. The smaller you cut them the quicker it is overall. I love adding a tablespoon of vegan worchestershire sauce, a teaspoon of rosemary, and just a tiny bit of Balsamico vinegar in addition to the other ingredients. Absolutely delicious thank you for sharing your recipe! Amazing!!! Thank you so much for being here. So, thank you for all your great recipes. Will definitely repeat this recipe, it was great. I love that its stuff I almost always have on hand and nothing too expensive, especially with how expensive groceries have gotten!! Ive made it many times and it has become one of my favorite easy winter comfort food recipes. I had to adjust the step for cooking the potatoes (cut into smaller pieces and once water was at a boil cooked for 20 mins which *might* be a little too long (check doneness at maybe 15 mins from reaching boil next time) but my hubby LOVED it! Hi Sydney, were so sorry to hear that was your experience. xo. 2Tbspnomato sauce So adding the vegetarian before any recipe title is more than appropriate if not logical, Id say . Have a lovely day. Subscriber benefit: give recipes to anyone. What more could you want? Didnt have any, so I subbed ketchup, and I used a lot, lol. I know I dont really like thyme, so I simply omitted it. I made mushroom gravy to go with it, which worked out well. A big fluffy sweater would be okay, too. Comfort food meets healthy real food is one of my fav combos! Thank you for sharing, Rhonda! I am def trying this out soon. Hi May, the next best option would be to make a DIY version. I fixed. Thanks for the great review and for sharing your modifications, Steven! I made this today in my slow cooker. I made some adjustments to the recipe for more flavor and it turned out really good! As a Brit, and these are traditional Briish foods, I can confirm a Shepherds Pie is made with Lamb, if its made with Beef its Cottage Pie. I make it probably at least every 8 weeks give or take. Add remaining 1 cups broth, cooked lentils and peas, and cook until thickened. This is incredibly delicious, but no surprise there!! I still love the animals . Drain, mash, and mix in yogurt and butter. I made so much filling and not enough potato (did not have enough) but I do have pie crust. Season to taste with salt and pepper. You know how you can tell if someones a Vegan? Are you ready for the Super Bowl? ), 539 calories; 28 grams fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 59 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 1178 milligrams sodium. If its made with vegetables Id call it a Vegetarian Pie. Such an easy recipe to follow, you can add any veggie and I have even added soy chorizo before! There is a longstanding misconception that you need meat and more protein than many vegetarian recipes have. If youre struggling, Im right there with you and hope we can share strategies soon. This salad is delicious! Broiled Grapefruit with Honey Yogurt and Granola. At least that is my experience. tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3 large), cup packed grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or vegetarian Parmesan (optional), teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, ounces sliced mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, and shiitake, large leek, white part only, thinly sliced (about 1 cups), medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup). My oven takes under 10 minutes to preheat so I started it at the same time that I added the frozen vegetables. Shepherds Pie is British actually, not Irish. This looks delicious! I made this last week after you posted it on Instagram Stories really good and perfect for cold winter nights! Thats a win! (Or transfer the lentil mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish and spread into an even layer, and top with potatoes.) Thank you for the lovely review, Hether! As in a female shepherd. . . Im wondering if anyone has made the whole thing and then baked it later (aka I have already made the lentil mix and the potatoes). Im Lindsay and I FOOD. Use ctrl+f or +f on your computer or the "find on page" function on your phone browser to search existing comments! Our toddler loves it and so do we. So helpful and great for everyone! Bring to a low boil. When making mash, I cut 1lb rooster potatoes (skin on) into 1/1.5 inch cubes, peel 4 garlic cloves and throw them all in a pot of salted water for 10 minutes, then when Im mashing I add 2tbsp butter or some greek yoghurt. I make it slightly differently to accommodate some dietary restrictions, but the basic recipe is great! The bottom mixture tasted quite bland, I even added extra garlic powder and onion powder. * I forgot to add the tomato paste, stressed after my beaters died Hi Taylor, You can freeze it, but we find it gets a little watery so we prefer it fresh. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saut onions and garlic in olive oil until lightly browned and caramelized about 5 minutes. Were not even really casserole people, but we both loved the flavor, consistency and simple nature of this dish. My son does not like too many flavours and this recipe is gentle, healthy and delicious. Then refrigerate and bake as instructed later on. Im just wondering why it wouldnt be? Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until soft. It is a digital cookbook and cooking guide alike, available on all platforms, that helps home cooks of every level discover, save and organize the worlds best recipes, while also helping them become better, more competent cooks. Ive subbed or left stuff out of so many recipes, its ridiculous..but tasty. Yeah! Im a meat eater and I worked at an Irish pub for over a decade, and I can attest: this recipe is delicious!! Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios. I might replace lentils with Oyster Mushroom. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. -add pesto to the mashed potatoes and nutritional yeast if you want more of a cheesy flavor. Simply scrumptious! Yes! They call vegetarian shepherds pies Shepherdess Pies in England. That being said, if you want this to be a completely vegan shepherds pie, just use olive oil instead of butter and maybe a splash of non-dairy milk in your potatoes and you will be golden. I like to add celery and carrots with the garlic and onion in the beginning, then instead of adding a bag of frozen veggies in the last step I add a huge pile of sliced mushrooms and some sauted impossible meat. I love the recipe but it is a lot for just one person. In the meantime, tomato paste, coconut aminos, salt, pepper, and thyme should help with the lentils. The flavor/texture will be different though. Namelydo you think the texture of the potatoes likely to get kind of weird? Fi. Thank you for sharing this. No problem. The problem is my sister is allergic to lentils, peas and chickpeas. We think sauted mushrooms + walnuts (for a heartier texture) would be a delicious alternative to the lentils. the soup is 1 cup to 4 cups liquid (water in this case as it will be drained) so will see. Hi Jenna, We think sauted mushrooms + walnuts would be tasty! Its absolutely delicious and super filling! How did I never learn how to make THE best ever baked fries? Taters: Hi Evelina, you can leave the celery out! Sometimes I put a little bit more of each ingredient and end up with one pie for dinner and one to freeze. Thanks! Ive made it at least five times. It worked out alright, though think I will try and use the cooking directions on the lentils package instead of that step in the recipe if I do that again . I have a question as well, I am having low key open-house style holidaygathering. Absolutely delicious. At the end of the day, so long as it tastes good, does it really matter? This was so delicious and super easy to make! I love this recipe! Lol. 5 stars! Delish! I made the lentil mixture and mashed potatoes ahead early in the day because I was determined to make this but knew I wouldnt have time after I got out of work running the kids around. I needed to do the final bake for 20 mins to get the potatoes to brown. Thank you for the lovely review, Kat! So glad you both enjoy this recipe, Lisa! 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This was an excellent base recipe! And vegan butter and salt should help with the potatoes. Scoop up a hearty serving and live your best cozy life. This was my first time making a recipe from your blog, and it did not disappoint! Just made this again, used sweet potatoes this time and a mirepoix blend I had instead of just onion. This specific recipe contains very little protein but most vegan recipes ensure you get protein by adding nuts, beans/legumes, seeds, etc. -Add frozen peas and green beans, continue to simmer/reduce until desired consistency is reached, Assemble and bake as directed, let sit for a while! I made this recipe recently, but had to substitute red lentils for the green (as that is all I had at the time). Thank you for sharing, Kungaa! Let cool completely before covering, and then store in the fridge for up to a few days. Megan's Morning Glory Oatmeal. Did you make a recipe? Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Tori. Thanks so much! I even have banana waffle recipes whole wheat and oat-based those are great, too. Billie and Sam appeared on the This Morning sofa with Holly and Phil (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles. xo, Made this a few times and enjoyed, the mash I added rosemary (crushed) and vegan cheese. You can also subscribe without commenting. xo. Im trying to rate this recipe, but for some reason, its not letting me. No love, mushrooms are weary of you okay . Hope that helps! So flavorful and satisfying that you won't miss the meat! Thank you for sharing! I made it about 80% as written, and I riffed off of some of the helpful comments. So, what does it taste like? Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Ooo, we like that idea! About Contact Cookbook Recipes Shop Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. Enter your email and we'll send it right over! Plus, they cook up nicely while your potatoes are boiling, making the whole process rather seamless. Hi Laura, Yes, that should work! If thats not possible, then water + sea salt might be okay, but were not sure it will add quite enough flavor. the issue with this recipe by cooking some mixed vegetables and adding them to the dish when I reheated it for leftovers. xo. Hi Melissa, You can freeze it, but we find it gets a little watery so we prefer it fresh. Im super excited to share the perfected recipe with you today. Add the mushrooms, and cook until the edges begin to darken. Hand mashing ended up with lumpy mashed potatoes what I called rustic. It was absolutely delicious. I also use 1/2 dry lentils and 1/2 Ives veggie ground. This recipe is delish! Youll find a bunch of them in my guide to seasonal produce below. Thank you for your response. Smooth down with a spoon or fork and season with another crack of pepper and a little sea salt. Hope that helps! 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