About Contact Cookbook Recipes Shop Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. Just happen to have some on hand . Thanks for the review! This was great. I found this recipe originally years ago and it has become a staple in our household, thank you!! Andy, adding impossible burger to this is an excellent idea. This year, Im focusing on dinner recipes because wow, getting dinner onto the table can be hard. Hope that helps! Would that make this an impossible pie? Great recipe one suggestion though put the preheating the oven instruction later on in the recipe, perhaps when assembling the pie. Add Worcestershire, bay leaf, 4 cups water, and lentils; season with salt and pepper. So glad you enjoyed this recipe! I always do lentils in the instant pot now and would love to adapt this. Hi Annmarie, in our experience lentils usually cook in about 35 minutes. I have lots of leftovers and will be making again and again! Hi Evelina, you can leave the celery out! Thats a win! Im super excited to share the perfected recipe with you today. There was far too many lentils for the amount of vegetables. Absolutely delicious thank you for sharing your recipe! Were so glad he enjoys it! * I used red lentils Want. Add the mushrooms, and cook until the edges begin to darken. Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! 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). Using a masher or a ricer, mash hot potatoes until smooth. This mac and cheese is a real crowd pleaser. Again, the flavour might not be to everyones taste. Ive rounded up thirty-three of my best game day recipes for you. I used red lentils instead of brown and that cut the cooking time down significantly. For a more veggie heavy version, you might prefer this sweet potato mushroom version. If youre really looking ahead, Ill also say that Shepherds Pie is a perfect after-Thanksgiving recipe, because guess what you have a lot of in your fridge after Thanksgiving? You could call many of these recipes healthy, or healthier than the usual Super Bowl snacks. Can I not use celery as I dont like the taste and what could I substitute with? Looks a lovely recipe but can I make a small correction? For in-depth resources and tips on how to eat real food, be sure to check out my cookbook, Love Real Food. Having the oven on for the 30-45 minutes that the filling is cooking is quite teh waste of electricity. Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until the top is crispy. Absolutely delicious. I`m gonna try this out today Can it be cooked without the wine though? While potatoes are cooking, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish (or comparable sized dish, such as 913 pan. Favorite things include my camera, lake days, and dark chocolate. Were so glad you enjoyed it, Mark! Thank you for sharing! Thinking of making it with sweet potatoes on the top. That way everything is ready for the oven at the same time. xo. Were so glad to hear it, Patti. In addition, I added nutritional yeast to the mashed potatoes. Delicious, healthy, cheap comfort food. Like, sauted with garlic and onion, sauced up with a sizzle of red wine, coated in a quick gravy, and baked under a layer of creamy mashed potatoes good. I added mushrooms to the sauted onion/garlic, and added the entire can of tomato paste. xo, I actually used fresh roasted vegetables (butternut squash, broccoli, green beans, carrots and mushrooms). But its so delicious, nutritious, quick and easy and lovely having any (rare) leftovers heated up the next day. The fresh thyme adds surprise complexity to such simple ingredients. Shepherds = sheep. The other thing I do to reduce white carbohydrate/unhealthy glycaemic index ratio is use celeriac for 1/3 to 1/2 the mash topping. You dont have to fuss with a bchamel sauce. The exact origin of Shepherds pie is a bit of a mystery! Thanks again , Were so glad you and your family enjoy it! It took forever (far longer than described) and tasted terrible. Oops I think I was replying to one of your responders : ) Great recipe though. I dont think I would make this again. Once cooked, drain, add back to the pot to evaporate any remaining water, then transfer to a mixing bowl. I followed it as written, except for the tomato paste. Ill have to try that one out myself. Add mushrooms, carrots, and whole herbs (you will pull the herbs out later). I know you can deliver. Thank you for the lovely review, Kat! And vegan butter and salt should help with the potatoes. It turned out well, might just replace the lentils completely with the soup mix had not gotten a lot of it, just wanted to try it first :) we also added cheese on top but thats cause we love cheese :) whether it is shredded cheese or plastic cheese, still like it on this sort of dish, Recipe calls for 1.5 cups of lentils and 4 cups broth . I have no idea how others had success, but I wouldnt risk it. Thank you for sharing your experience, Kayla! Made it tonight and it was just as good as a beet salad that I would typically order at a local restaurant. Hi May, the next best option would be to make a DIY version. Yay! Either way, well take another look at this one to see if we can make improvements. Thanks for the great review, Cate! Make the mashed potatoes: Peel the potatoes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Question: I already have made lentils. I didnt have to make any major adjustments. recipe website already has several banana pancake recipes, each wonderful in its own way, and here I am with another. Both my 2 and 4 year old loved it. Were you always this annoying, Claudia, or just since you went vegan? I add rosemary along with the thyme, and that goes in the onions peppers and garlic BEFORE the lentils and veggie broth. So simple and yet delicious. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Vegetarian Shepherds Pie saucy mushrooms, carrots, and peas topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Thanks for the great review and for sharing your modifications, Steven! Add shallots and saut until fragrant. If you are a meat eater you should look for a regular shepherds pie recipe, not a vegan or vegetarian shepherds pie recipe. Didnt measure, but added to taste. I also use 1/2 dry lentils and 1/2 Ives veggie ground. xo. xo. If you bookmarked any hearty soups and stews that you havent gotten to try yet, this is the month to make them. Hi Allison, red lentils are more prone to getting mushy. I have heard it called shepherdess pie here in England, I think it could be regional. Woohoo! It wasnt the most productive, by a long shot, but thats ok. Honestly, Im not sure why this cheesecake (tarta de queso in Spanish) is called Basque cheesecake over here. It is getting cold out there and this will help with that. Being that lentils seemed to packthe most nutritional punch and protein, I went that route! Step 6: Then the stock and stir over the heat until just starting to bubble. Thank you!!! Oh no! I needed to do the final bake for 20 mins to get the potatoes to brown. There arent any notes yet. The longer it sits, the more it will thicken. Thank you for the feedback, Scott! 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. Thank you for sharing! These are the banana pancakes I'm making most often at the moment. It reheats really nicely too! My son does not like too many flavours and this recipe is gentle, healthy and delicious. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); meat sounds so HEAVY these days :-/ so this is perfect love the warmth in these photos as well <3. xo, Wonder if sweet potatoes could be added to the potato part of this dish successfully? Pumpkin Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze. Amazing! All rights reserved. I cooked this up and John and I both gladly ate two servings for dinner. This was a great recipe to get rid of some extra dried potato flakes and barley. Made this and topped it with dried chives and it looked super duper fancy! I was a little confused on when to add the peas (based on the numbering) so I added them before the thickening process (lid off plus adding mashed potatoes). Maybe the world needs more banana pancakes. Thank you for sharing, Allison! Ive organized the recipes by appetizers and dips, main dishes and sides, desserts, and cocktails. Its creamy, its cheesy, its comforting and completely delicious. xo. Sorry Ive only just got round to rating it now! We had given up potatoes. I just made a double batch of this recipe before discovering that it isnt freezer friendly. I put in about 1.5 tsp salt in the lentils as they simmer. 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. Thank you so much for being here. Finally a dish the whole family will eat! They may be slighter harder to find than other lentils, but theyre worth the extra effort. Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Elizabeth! Then made them 3 more times! Yay! How would you adjust the recipe for cooked lentils? Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To make the filling: In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. This looks totally delicious, I made a veggie shepherds pie a while ago, adding lentils, it was lovely but lacked saucinessI will give this recipe a go when our weather turns cool again next year. Above all, theyre delicious and will make for a memorable evening at home. Once cooked, drain, add back to the pot to evaporate any remaining water, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Curious to know how it turned out if so. Try somethubt else. Were planning a trip to Maui to warm upany suggestions on where to eat or what to do with a toddler? He absolutely LOVED this pie!! Have a recipe of your own to share?Submit your recipe here. Hi Melissa, You can freeze it, but we find it gets a little watery so we prefer it fresh. The flavor/texture will be different though. Let me say, I absolutely adore the lentil filling in this recipe. I would say dont add any extra salt to recipe as there is quite a lot on the potatoes and vegetable stock. Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! Banana Oat Pancakes. Thank you for the lovely review, Hether! I also didnt peel the potatoes because I forgot and it still tasted excellent :-] Here are more seasonal recipes to enjoy this month with winter produce. Or they have a vegan family member who serves them delicious food packed with protein and other nutrients they didnt know they could get. If its made with vegetables Id call it a Vegetarian Pie. I would add some type of bean or lentil (or meat for meat eaters) to consider this a complete meal. My current idea is to prepare it usual and use my (oven-safe) crock pot insert to bake itso that I can place it in the crock pot on warm and folks can help themselves if they get hungry. I added worshteshire and some coconut aminos before tossing in the veggies. The lentils give such a great texture to the mixture. These pancakes are easy to throw together in the morning while Grace toddles around the kitchen. Broiled Grapefruit with Honey Yogurt and Granola. Want. I fixed. This has become one of my go-to recipes. I often add cinnamon and hemp hearts or flaxseeds, but even then, they require fewer ingredients than the rest. Love your modifications, Denise! You do not need protein in each meal and meat is not required for protein. Coat thoroughly. Its absolutely delicious and super filling! Wonderful, autumnal/winter foods. It took me more than an hour to make because I had to skin my potatoes and I cooked my lentils before adding them to filling. Let us know how it goes! Welcome, Sara! Cottage pie is a different version and is made with minced/ground beef. If you are prepping it ahead of time like I did, it takes about 30 minutes in the oven to get heated thoroughly from the fridge. Absolutely delicious. The way to go. I dont recommend this recipe. Yes, thats just what were missing. Im not a vegetarian but I absolutely adore this recipe its delicious and simple to make. Spray the surface with cooking oil. I added extra seasonings (paprika, extra thyme) and added coconut cream to thicken it up. Cut the time down and it was incredible. That should work, yes! Hi Rory, this can be made ahead. Affiliate details . We have recently made the switch to a fully plant-based lifestyle, but regardless on your dietary preference this is sure to impress. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Tasty Ceramic Non-Stick 16-Piece Cookware Set, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. -Add 1tbsp tomato paste, brown I dont want to throw it out, but Im just not eating it because its not appealing. I have made it several times now. Gotta try this for Meatless Monday! xo. Once tender, remove the lid and continue simmering uncovered, stirring frequently, to evaporate any excess liquid. Amazing recipe! I made these once! Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Tori. This was also my first time cooking lentils, and they came out perfectly! Scoop up a hearty serving and live your best cozy life. You can find even more options right here. Were so glad youre enjoying it, Paula. As one article says about the advantages of lentils over beef, Lentils are more nutrient-dense than beef, providing vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber while containing less fat and fewer calories.. I will make a couple of observations that seem pretty consistent across the board with your recipes. Woohoo! Woohoo! Glad to hear its worth the effort! Let cool completely before covering, and then store in the fridge for up to a few days. Were so glad you both enjoy it, Emma! after a decade of being vegan I had to make dietary changes for my health. I could see this not only being a vegetarian-friendly Thanksgiving entree, but an easy weeknight meal for colder months ahead. I made adjustments per other reviewers ( soy sauce, liquid smoke and bay leaf) / 5 stars! I added mushrooms too, adds to the umami. Fantastic recipe! Hi May, sorry to hear you didnt enjoy this one! Thank you very much for sharing. We would recommend preparing up to the point of putting the mashed potatoes on top. Tag @minimalistbaker on Instagram and hashtag it #minimalistbaker so we can see all the deliciousness! 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! Yay! I much prefer the sound of a lentil version . Hand mashing ended up with lumpy mashed potatoes what I called rustic. All in all, I really appreciate the simplicity of the ingredients in this recipe, because these are all staples I keep around and it means I can make a really good meal just about any time. Your email address will not be published. Other than that, Im so impressed. (Note: Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese contains rennet, so it is not vegetarian. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! I chose to make the veggie separate, and only used corn, so I could layer the lentils, then corn and mashed potatoes on top, heated up perfect. Im making it again today and I am so excited!! My non bean loving 15 year olds daughter went back for seconds! I used 1.5 cups of lentils. I love this idea! Use olive oil in place of butter and non-dairy milk in place of the yogurt. Aw, were so glad you enjoy our recipes, Maddie! Tasty. Sure! 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. xo. Can I substitute beans for the lentils? Thats so smart, Simone! You know how you can tell if someones a Vegan? Yeah! This was a great recipe! Once again you posted a wonderul keeper recipe. Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until soft. Were so glad you enjoy this recipe! That made all the difference. There is a longstanding misconception that you need meat and more protein than many vegetarian recipes have. Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2023. Would you do all filling ingredients in the instant pot or just the lentils and finish it on the stove? Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? This one was SO good without meat (I added barley, lentils and lots more mushrooms). I made this today and it was wonderful! Im thinking about sauteing an onion instead of the shallots and using 1/2 to put on top of the mashed. The problem is my sister is allergic to lentils, peas and chickpeas. If you roast your squash in advance, this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes. I would definitely add meat because I cant survive on that little protein. I think calling it one-hour is a little optimistic, though. Thank you for all of your inspiring recipes and all your insights! Thanks for such a great recipe. Were not sure how it would go, if the amount is the same as the 1 1/2 cups of dry lentils it could work, but you might need more liquid for the barley to cook fully? Other readers have also mentioned using Quorn vegan pieces and Beyond burger. I put in a heap of salt while the potatoes are boiling. Its a great dump recipe to use up any leftover vegetables you have that might be on the verge of going bad. I added more butter and salt to potatoes, and used ground round with a cup of soup broth instead of lentils. Its always delicious! Hope the next one goes better. Sorry! Saut until carrots are softened. The eBook includes our most popular 25 recipes in a beautiful, easy to download format. I would never have found this recipe if it was labeled as anything other than Vegetarian Shepherds Pie as that was what I was looking fora meatless Shepherds Pie! These simple pancakes are for everyone! Leftover mashed potatoes. Amazing! Ok. First. Cant wait to try this,!! Thank you for sharing! The lentils were still not cooked fully after 45 minutes. 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