In the realm of hearty and comforting vegetarian dishes, the easy vegetarian shepherd's pie emerges as a culinary masterpiece, combining the essence of classic shepherd's pie with a creative twist. This delectable dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also aligns with a meatless lifestyle, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians, vegans, and flexitarians alike. With its savory lentils, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping, this vegetarian shepherd's pie offers a rich and flavorful journey that will delight even the most discerning palates. Let us embark on a culinary adventure as we unravel the secrets behind this delectable vegetarian creation.
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VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
French green lentils (Puy lentils) make a hearty base for this vegetarian shepherd's pie. They may be slighter harder to find than other lentils, but they're worth the extra effort. Unlike brown or red lentils, green lentils retain their shape and texture after cooking, which means they stand up well to a long simmer and this rich potato topping. Store-bought vegetable stock can vary greatly so be sure to buy one with a pleasant flavor that isn't too sweet. (Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese contains rennet, so it is not vegetarian. Use a vegetarian Parmesan or leave it out. If you leave it out, be sure to season the potatoes well with salt and pepper.)
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes to boiling water and boil for about 15 to 20 minutes, until soft; a knife should go in with almost no resistance.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with high sides or an enameled cast-iron braiser over medium-high heat, bring the lentils, thyme and 2 cups of the broth to a simmer with 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat and continue to cook the lentils, partly covered, until they are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Transfer the lentils to a bowl.
- Finish the topping: In a small saucepan or a microwave oven, heat 6 tablespoons of the butter and milk together until butter melts. Drain potatoes well and return to pot. Using a masher or a ricer, mash hot potatoes until smooth. Mix in the hot butter mixture and sour cream just until blended. Stir in 1/2 of the Parmigiano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.
- Finish the filling: Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Melt the butter in the 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until they are deep golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add leeks, carrots and garlic, and continue to cook until tender, another 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the tomato paste and stir, cooking until it is well combined, another 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups broth, cooked lentils and peas, and cook until thickened. Remove thyme stems and stir in lemon juice to taste.
- Top the mixture with dollops of the mashed potatoes, then spread them out over the top. (Or transfer the lentil mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish and spread into an even layer, and top with potatoes.) Sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano. Transfer to the oven and, if the mixture is at the top edges of your pan, set a foil-lined baking sheet underneath the pan to catch any drips. Bake the pie until the potatoes have begun to brown and the edges are bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 490, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1149 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
This meatless comfort food is packed with high-antioxidant vegetables, plus curry's anti-cancer curcumin.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tb. oil; add onions, garlic, curry and cumin. Saute until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
- Heat remaining oil in skillet; add peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Saute until soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in onions. Place in a shallow 8-by-8- inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, boil potatoes until done. Drain and smash. Stir in half and half, peas, salt and pepper. Spread over vegetables and top with Parmesan.
- Bake 15 minutes. Brown in broiler. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 307.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
With lentils and cremini mushrooms as well as the traditional carrots and peas, this vegetarian take on the traditional British potato-topped Shepherd's pie is satisfying and delicious. We use French green lentils because they hold their shape in cooking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add Worcestershire, bay leaf, 4 cups water, and lentils; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in peas; remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes and garlic in a medium saucepan; cover with 2 inches of cold water. Season generously with salt; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until a knife pierces potatoes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain; return potatoes and garlic to pot. Add butter and milk; mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer lentil mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Dollop with mashed potatoes; spread evenly to edges. Transfer to a baking sheet; bake until golden and bubbling around edges, about 15 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes; serve.
EASY VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
This Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie is made with a creamy, flavorful vegetable filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
Provided by Rena
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large soup pot and fill with water just enough to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, then drain. Add in the yogurt, salt and pepper and mash to your liking.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet. Sauté the onions, garlic and carrots over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the mushrooms and fresh herbs. Cook stirring occasionally until mushrooms start to slightly brown.
- Stir in the tomato paste and flour. Add the broth/stock little by little, stirring continuously until the sauce starts to form.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper; allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it fully thickens.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.
- Stir in the peas, balsamic vinegar and transfer to a baking dish. Spread over the mashed potatoes and bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes, or until bubbly and slightly brown on top.
- Allow the shepherd's pie to cool for a bit before transferring to plates. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 684 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 16 g
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
Easy Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories main-dish
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, wine, tomato paste, and flour until evenly combined and smooth. Stir in dried mushrooms and set aside to reconstitute, at least 30 minutes. Strain mushrooms before using, reserving liquid.
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with heavily salted water by 2 inches. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven on low broil and place a rack in the upper third. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 3 to 4-quart Dutch oven (or oven-ready saucepan) over medium-high heat. When it foams, add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring rarely, until mushrooms are browned, about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and set aside. Repeat to cook off remaining mushrooms.
- Return pan to stove over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter, onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add celery root, carrot, parsnip, and herbs, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until browned and softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add wine mixture to pan and deglaze by stirring and scraping up any browned bits. Let cook until simmering and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in reserved mushrooms and any juices that have accumulated and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and reserve in pan.
- When potatoes are ready, drain well. Return to pan and mash until uniformly smooth. Fold in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and milk, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If necessary, keep warm over low heat.
- Dot potatoes over vegetable mixture and spread to edges of pan to cover completely. Rough up the surface of the potatoes so there are bits that will get browned and crunchy. Broil until top is golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.
EASY VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
This easy to make vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe makes a delicious and nutritious dish for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Provided by Elaine Lemm
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 375 F/190 C/Gas 5.
- Boil the sweet potatoes until soft, drain. Place the milk and butter in the pan used to boil the potatoes, return to the heat and warm gently until the butter has melted. Add the sweet potatoes and mash.
- Season to taste and keep to one side.
- Heat the oil in a large deep pan. Add the onion and carrot and fry for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the beans, mushrooms, and one-quarter of the vegetable stock to the onion and carrot mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Add the remaining stock, tomatoes, parsley, coriander and season with a little salt and pepper.
- Place the sauce into an 8-inch/20-centimeters x 3-inch/7-centimeters deep ceramic or glass ovenproof dish and cover with the sweet mashed potato . Sprinkle the grated cheese on top of the potato and bake in the heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the surface is crisp. browned and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759 kcal, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fiber 17 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 1029 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 39 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potatoes, carrots, celery, yellow onion, chopped mushrooms, flour, fresh thyme, fresh sage, garlic, vegetable broth, red wine, salt, pepper, soy milk, vegan butter, tomato paste
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until soft.
- Meanwhile, chop the carrots, celery, and onion, sauté in vegan butter or oil for a few minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, and cook until the edges begin to darken. Add the garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the tomato paste, flour, thyme, and sage.
- Slowly add the veggie broth and wine, stirring continuously. Let simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
- Mash the potatoes and add the soy milk and vegan butter. Add more if needed until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay the veggie filling into a baking dish, the spread the mashed potatoes over top. At this time you can get creative with designs and patterns for the top. The rougher the surface, the crispier it will turn out.
- Spray the surface with cooking oil. Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is crispy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASY VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
Who would believe you can make a hearty shepherd's pie without meat and gravy?
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Heat water, milk and butter to a rapid boil in 2-quart saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed. Whip with fork until smooth; set aside.
- Meanwhile prepare vegetables as directed on package. Stir together vegetables and mushrooms in medium bowl. Spoon vegetable mixture into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with half of the onions. Spread potatoes over onions.
- Bake uncovered 25 minutes; sprinkle with remaining onions. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until mixture is hot and onions are brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
Mashed potatoes lovers, unite! The instant mashed potatoes let you make this yummy comfort food fast.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat beans, salsa, corn and carrot to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until carrot is tender.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, milk, margarine and salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in mashed potato mix just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Whip mashed potatoes with fork until fluffy.
- Spoon mashed potatoes onto bean mixture around edge of skillet. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
VEGETARIAN BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE
A yummy and easy shepherd's pie that I've received many rave reviews on - even from meat eaters!
Provided by Katzen
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place potato chunks and garlic cloves in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain. Mash using a potato masher. Stir in Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetarian beef crumbles, mushrooms, and peas; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
- Pour onion and beef crumble mixture into a deep 9-inch casserole. Spread creamed corn on top. Spread mashed potato mixture carefully over the creamed corn. Sprinkle paprika over mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling around the sides and hot in the center, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.3 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 961.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
Make and share this Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Demirep
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In order to make this recipe, you need to make a batch of mashed potatoes; here is a simple way that yields amazing results. After boiling (2 medium) sweet potatoes and (6 medium) potatoes for about 15 minutes, drain and mash.
- Add some of your vegetable stock as needed and your (2 tbsp) margarine or butter.
- Continue to mash according to your taste, until desired texture is achieved.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- In a bowl, combine ketchup, salt, basil, oregano, soy sauce and the remainder of your vegetable stock.
- Stir.
- Sautee carrots and onions in olive oil for approximately 10 minutes on medium-high heat, or until desired tenderness.
- Add your package of Yves Veggie Ground Round Original, corn (with liquid), peas, garlic and your ketchup, soy sauce, vegetable stock mixture.
- Add flour to thicken the sauce, allow to simmer until desired consistency (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
- Transfer this mixture into a large pan (I use a small roasting pan, use your best judgement).
- Spread the mashed sweet potato and potato over top using a rubber spatula.
- Bake, uncovered for 45 - 60 minutes.
- This recipe also freezes very nicely.
Tips:
- Use hearty vegetables: Choose vegetables that will hold their shape and texture during cooking, such as carrots, potatoes, and peas.
- Season the vegetables well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to the vegetable mixture. This will give the pie a delicious flavor.
- Use a good quality vegetarian mince: There are many different brands and types of vegetarian mince available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
- Cook the mince until it is browned: This will give it a more flavorful and satisfying texture.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
- Use a creamy sauce: A creamy sauce will help to bind the ingredients together and make the pie more satisfying.
- Top the pie with mashed potatoes or pastry: This will give the pie a classic shepherd's pie look and feel.
- Bake the pie until it is golden brown and bubbly: This will ensure that the pie is cooked through and that the topping is crispy.
Conclusion:
Vegetarian shepherd's pie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a vegetarian shepherd's pie that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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