Lentil Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

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Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.

Servings: 4 | Suggested prep time: 10 minutes | Estimated cooking time: 240 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cooked lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups prepared vegan gluten-free mashed potatoes

Instructions

  1. Combine lentils, vegetables, broth, tomato paste and thyme in a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender and filling is hot.
  3. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer filling to an oven-safe baking dish and spread mashed potatoes evenly over it.
  4. Bake 15–20 minutes until the center reaches 165°F and the topping starts to color.

Low-energy prep tip

Choose prepared vegan mashed potatoes and canned lentils.

Recipe notes

Allow an additional 20 minutes for oven finishing. Most prepared mashed potatoes contain milk or butter; choose a vegan version for these tags.

Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.

Image is an AI-generated illustration of the dish, not a photograph of a tested recipe.