Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

This vegan lentil shepherds pie is a hearty and comforting dish thats great for nights spent at home. Its a filling meal that the whole family will love, thanks to the protein-rich lentils and tasty vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Put in the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic

For about 5 minutes, or until softened, saut

Put in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper after the lentils are cooked

Bring it to a boil again

Add the frozen peas and stir them in

Cook for two more minutes

Spread mashed potatoes on top of the lentil mixture that you put in a baking dish

On top of the mashed potatoes, use a fork to make a pretty pattern

Bake the mashed potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are just beginning to turn golden

Enjoy while hot