Lentil Shepherds Pie

Dinner, Nutritarian - SOS free by Chanty
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Lentil Shepherds Pie

Chanty
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
lentil instant pot cook time 6 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Multi cooker such as an Instant Pot or similar to cook the lentils
  • 13 x 9 baking dish or 2 smaller ones

Ingredients
  

For the lentils

  • 2 cups dry small brown lentils
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tsp Bragg's liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cups low sodium veggie broth

Add to the lentils after cooking-

  • 1 lb frozen veggie medley with carrots, peas, corn and green beans or similar
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the cauliflower/ potato mash

  • 2 medium gold potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • sprinkle of garlic powder
  • sprinkle of black pepper
  • sprinkle of salt

Instructions
 

  • 1. Cook the lentils in the Instant Pot pressure cooker (or on the stove top if you don't have an Instant Pot). Turn the Instant Pot on "sauté" mode and cook the onions, garlic and mushrooms for a few minutes until they are soft. Splash in water as needed to prevent sticking. Add in the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and veggie broth and stir. Put the lid on and set the valve to "sealing". Pressure cook for 6 minutes and do a quick release when the timer goes off.
  • 2. When the lentils are done cooking carefully remove the lid and stir in the tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Stir in the frozen veggies while the lentils are still hot. Set aside.
  • 3. Use a steamer pot to cook the potatoes and cauliflower for about 13- 15 minutes or until they are both fork tender. Drain the water out of the bottom of the steamer and put the potatoes and cauliflower back in the bottom pot. Add in the almond milk and seasonings to taste. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • 4. Spread out the lentil mixture on the bottom of a baking sheet, or use 2 smaller pans to make smaller shepherds pies. Scoop out the potato/ cauliflower mash and spread it on toop of the lentils. Sprinkle with smoked paprika or cayenne on top. Bake at 350 for 25 mins until its golden brown and bubbly.
Keyword affordable, Instant Pot, lentils, meal prep