Vegetarian shepherds pie with mushrooms is a hearty and flavorful main dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is made with a variety of vegetables, including mushrooms, carrots, onions, and peas, and is topped with a creamy mashed potato crust. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is sure to be a hit with vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
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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
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.
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie ♡ saucy mushrooms, carrots, and peas topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Real food meets comfort food!
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the mashed potatoes: Peel the potatoes. Boil them until fork tender (you want them to mash easily). Drain, mash, and mix in yogurt and butter. Season to taste. (You can also use the Instant Pot method which is quick and easy! That's what I do.)
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms, carrots, and whole herbs (you will pull the herbs out later). Sauté until carrots are softened.
- Add tomato paste and flour to the pot and stir. Pour in the red wine (sizzzzle) and scrape all the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the wine cook out for a minute or two. Slowly add the broth, stirring it in until a gravy starts to form. Season with salt. Simmer over low heat to get it thickened even further.
- Remove the herbs. Stir in the peas, spread the mashed potatoes on top (brush with butter to be extra awesome), and bake for 15 minutes at 350. I finished mine on the broil setting for a few minutes to get it nice and brown on top.
- Scoop up a hearty serving and live your best cozy life.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Sugar 8.1 g, Sodium 481.9 mg, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 8.5 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg
MUSHROOM SHEPHERD'S PIE
It sounds silly, but the one thing I miss most in meatless meals is, well, the meat. That is, except in this mushroom shepherd's pie. It's a hearty vegetarian dish, and I guarantee you won't miss the meat either. -Glen Warren, Keswick, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, heat remaining oil. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until wine is almost evaporated. Stir in stock, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and mushrooms. Bring to a boil; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced by half., In a small bowl, mix flour and softened butter until blended; stir into mushroom mixture until thickened. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper., Spread potatoes over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional thyme or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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 II
This was our first vegetarian recipe and has withstood the test of time, now one of our staple recipes.
Provided by souliere
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
- Combine flour and water and stir into carrot mixture; simmer until thickened. Combine carrot mixture with lentil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over lentil mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM SHEPHERD'S PIE - WITH VEGAN VERSION
This dish is an absolutely must-try for all of you vegans/vegetarians who sometimes miss the taste of meat.
Provided by gourmandelle
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and put them in a large pot filled with water. Boil them until they're tender. Mash them and let them cool for a while.
- Chop the mushrooms, carrot and red bell pepper. Add them into your food processor and pulse until all ingredients are well mixed together.
- Heat 2 tbsp of sunflower oil in a large skillet. Add the mixture above, diced onions, chopped dill and parsley, soy granules, eggs ( or egg substitutes + dry yeast flakes) and spices. Sauté for 10 minutes.
- * I added the soy granules without boiling them because the mushrooms contain a lot of water and these soy granules will absorb all excess water.
- Put some parchment paper on the bottom of a casserole. Divide the mashed potatoes in two. Place the first half in the casserole and spread it with a spatula. Add the filling. Place over the other half of mashed potatoes.
- Heat your oven at 392Ëš. Put the casserole in the oven. Cook for 40 minutes.
- Don't serve immediately. Let it cool for at least half an hour.
- *Textured soy protein substitute: Use 1,5-2kg of mushrooms instead of just 1kg. Add 3-4 tbsp of breadcrumbs(optional). I used soy granules only for economical purposes.
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE (CROCK POT)
Next time you buy sweet potatoes, buy a few extra to make this delicious low fat vegetarian supper. If you prefer a "meat" dish just omit the bulgar and salt, and saute 1 pound of ground beef and add it to crock pot adding it to the crock pot before adding the vegetables to the crock pot. This recipe requires a greased 5 quart (or larger) slow cooker When I made this I only used two parsnips instead of the 4 as in the instructions but huge sweet potatoes. We served this with sourdough bread and I topped mine with low-fat sour cream. I also think this would be a great veggie side dish (skipping the bulgur) to accompany chicken. Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker
Provided by ellie_
Categories Savory Pies
Time 10h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the topping: in a pot of boiling water, cook sweet potatoes until tender (20-30 minutes). Drain; mash potatoes, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- To make the pie: in a bowl combine bulgur and boiling water; set aside for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, heat oil in a skillet for 30 seconds or so.
- Add vegetables (onions - parsnips) and cook, stirring until vegetables are softened (6-10 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, continuing to cook stirring for another minute or so.
- Stir in mushrooms, tossing to coat.
- Stir in flour and cook stirring for another minute or so.
- Stir in broth and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil and then transfer to slow cooker.
- Add bulgur and stir in well.
- Spread sweet potato topping over mixture.
- Place a tea towel folded in half over top of stoneware to absorb excess moisture. (I used a paper towel but a tea towel would probably work so much better.).
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle with Swiss cheese if using, and cover and cook on high for another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 432.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5
Tips:
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a more flavorful filling. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead. However, the broth will add more flavor to the dish.
- Be sure to cook the mushrooms until they are soft and browned. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
- Don't overcook the sweet potato topping. It should be tender, but still hold its shape.
- Serve the shepherd's pie with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This vegetarian shepherd's pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal, this shepherd's pie is sure to please.
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