Hearty Lentil and Root Vegetable Shepherd's Pie with Thyme
Lentils cooked in tomato purée and vegetable stock with onion, celery, and thyme, topped with mashed potatoes, carrots, and parsnips.
- 200 g Brown or green lentils, dried
- 300 g Carrots, peeled and diced
- 200 g Parsnips, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 stalk Celery stick, finely chopped
- 2 cubes Vegetable stock cubes
- 2 tbsp Tomato purée
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
- 800 g Potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 50 g Butter or vegan spread
- 100 ml Milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves
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Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
- Step 2
For the mash: Boil the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips in salted water until very tender (about 20 minutes). Drain well.
- Step 3
Mash the vegetables with the butter/spread, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in half of the fresh thyme. Set aside.
- Step 4
For the lentil base: Sauté the onion and celery in a large, oven-safe pan or casserole dish with a little oil until softened (5 minutes).
- Step 5
Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute. Add the dried lentils, vegetable stock cubes (dissolved in 500ml boiling water), and Worcestershire sauce.
- Step 6
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently on the hob for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. If too dry, add a splash more water.
- Step 7
Stir the remaining thyme into the lentil mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Step 8
Spoon the root vegetable mash evenly over the lentil base. Use a fork to create texture on top.
- Step 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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