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Vegan Shepherd's Pie

A soothing mash potato topping with fillers of lentils and vegetables.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked lentils
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion until soft, then add the lentils, peas and carrots, and tomato paste.
  2. Pour in the broth and simmer until thickened.
  3. Spread the filling into a baking dish.
  4. Top with an even layer of mashed potatoes and rough up the surface with a fork.
  5. Bake at 400F for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden.
  6. Let it cool slightly before serving.