I made this Shepherd's pie today for lunch and it was awesome! How to Make Healthy Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie. I wrote up a post about FAQ's of veganism here, and I address all of the health questions, including explaining B12. Thank you so much! Enjoy! So happy you enjoyed it, Monique! When the lentils are cooked through, add the vegetables back to the pan, and add the peas, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. (Feel free to use leftover mashed potatoes!) Russets are a bit grainier so I imagine the freezer might make them even grainier. Just check the ingredients to make sure it's vegan as some contain fish or honey. Glad we figured out the problem. I was thinking I could do cauliflower, because we have some extra in the fridge. Your site has become my go-to on a daily basis. Did you not include the 6 you used in the mashed potatoes? You mentioned in the led up to the recipe that it freezes well, is this for the whole pie including the mash or just the lentils? French green lentils (Puy lentils) make a hearty base for this vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Meanwhile, for the lentil mixture, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a … Let me know if you ever have any questions or need any support , We had this for dinner tonight, while I also made a loevely veg pasta sauce and your tofu for the sauce. You might be surprised to hear that the moment I decided I was going to go vegan, I was completely and utterly bummed about it. Love the flavours, and the addition of BBQ sauce... thumbs up on that, because, well, any excuse to use BBQ sauce. ! Thanks! To make the lentil shepherd's pie: Chop up your veggies, and prep for the mash potatoes. 1 1/2 cups??? I'm definitely saving this in my recipes - looks like the perfect comfort food! Can be made ahead of time and reheated. This easy vegetarian version … I've been making vegan Shepherds pie similar for years but with veggie ground round. I felt like the time to cook it may have took a little longer than I had expected but I also like to cook my carrots to the point they're soft. I think it would've been rather yummy except for the dryness. I'm so very happy to hear that my recipes never let you down! Thank you for making it so easy (and delicious) to cook vegan! Thanks for the lovely comment . On reading the ingredients, I thought it would be "ho-hum" -- but I flipped, and so did my carnivore husband. I'm always looking for recipes that aren't too complicated for easy weekday meals. I did that and it was fine. This pie will satisfy anyone and everyone making it a perfect dish for any occasion. It is super delicious and I will be adding this to my staple recipes. A big hit!! One of the guests is a new vegan, so I immediately got him your book, always my go-to for good recipes and for recommended reading. Hope that helps! This savory, comforting, vegan shepherds pie is perfect during the winter months and great for feeding a lot of people. Thank you. It took me at least 30 minutes. The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Cuz you're one serious person. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. For the lentil filling, dice the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the rosemary and thyme. This will help speed up the chopping , Yay!!! Hope that helps! I’m new to your website and I’m loving it what I see. Delighted you and your husband enjoyed it so much, Caroline . Thanks again. After all, there are a TON of lentil shepherd’s pie recipes floating around. But diabetics aren't allowed the luxury of full flavored anything. Make it all the time over winter. I shared with three people and they absolutely love it . Enjoy! I hope I read right.. any way, the pie. Love it! 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