You could call many of these recipes healthy, or healthier than the usual Super Bowl snacks. I will make a couple of observations that seem pretty consistent across the board with your recipes. I didnt know it is do easy to make Shepherd Pie and more so Vegan. I added mushrooms to the sauted onion/garlic, and added the entire can of tomato paste. I always do lentils in the instant pot now and would love to adapt this. I made half the recipe, because it is only ME! Im thinking about sauteing an onion instead of the shallots and using 1/2 to put on top of the mashed. Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Maureen. Like, sauted with garlic and onion, sauced up with a sizzle of red wine, coated in a quick gravy, and baked under a layer of creamy mashed potatoes good. Perfect mid week meal. Thank you for sharing, Allison! I have been a vegetarian for almost 20 years and I can confirm that most people in the US get much more protein than is required each day. Hi! Woohoo! My dog, Cookie, catches the crumbs. -Add 1.5 c veggie stock, 1.5 c filtered water This would be perfect, but Im wondering about how to keep it warm. FILLING Let us know how it goes! But a big appetite will be necessary. Very bland. Will have to try the gluten free variation sometime! Woohoo! Coat thoroughly. All vegan, fyi. Didnt have any, so I subbed ketchup, and I used a lot, lol. Pro Texture Tip: I chopped up half of my mushrooms so there would be a better texture variety in the filling. This was AWESOME! Yeah! I just made pre-made the barley (instead of lentils) and added it in right before I put it in the oven. Can I wait to bake it until tomorrow or should I bake it now and then just reheat tomorrow? So here is what I did Hello! Can I ask why this isnt considered freezer friendly? Yay! -add pesto to the mashed potatoes and nutritional yeast if you want more of a cheesy flavor. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmigiano. Honestly, we dont even need the meat I promise these vegetables are the yummy kind. Absolutely amazing! In case I havent said so before, I really appreciate that you include nutrition info. Were so glad you enjoy our recipes overall! Shepard pie 2 turnips cooked. 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Enter your email and we'll send it right over! Thank you for sharing your recipes. Once cooked, drain, add back to the pot to evaporate any remaining water, then transfer to a mixing bowl. Not all people like mushrooms; as always, its a personal choice. Hope that helps! We love hearing that, James! This looks great! Id like to make this again and add some vegetarian Worcestershire sauce to the filling as well. If youre really looking ahead, Ill also say that Shepherds Pie is a perfect after-Thanksgiving recipe, because guess what you have a lot of in your fridge after Thanksgiving? Im Lindsay and I FOOD. Other than that, Im so impressed. Hi May, the next best option would be to make a DIY version. It was yummy! You do not miss the meat AT ALL. My son does not like too many flavours and this recipe is gentle, healthy and delicious. I did use the tomato paste, which added some flavour. Hi Jenna, We think sauted mushrooms + walnuts would be tasty! Ill have to try that one out myself. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC. Yay! Thank you. OMG I forgot how comfort food tasted; when I redid my dinner last night it was a delight to use this recipe. The potatoes you get in the states are pretty starchy. Add more if needed until smooth. I did about 15 minutes covered then 15 minutes uncovered for the potatoes to brown. Keywords: shepherds pie, vegetarian shepherds pie, vegetarian recipe, vegetarian comfort food, easy shepherds pie recipe, Tag@pinchofyumon Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece! Thanks for sharing! Every foodie present was clamoring for the recipe! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Question: I already have made lentils. The longer it sits, the more it will thicken. black pepper Traditional Shepherds pie contains ground beef, which I considered swapping for walnuts, a combination of mushrooms and walnuts, or lentils. Im looking forward to making this recipe soon. May the best team win! I followed the ratios in the recipe just as instructed. . Were the lentils older? Hi Laura, Yes, that should work! Thank you for sharing, Kungaa! xo. xo, Tastes delicious, cheap and liked by my omnivores family :) Takes two hours to make, though ;). After quite a stressful pregnancy, holding my baby while she slept has been my therapy. This time I got the lentils started and then made the potatoes. Another great recipe! Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jahlaya! Ive made this recipe several times with modifications, my favorite being: I made so much filling and not enough potato (did not have enough) but I do have pie crust. This os definitely a must keep recipe. No problem. That way everything is ready for the oven at the same time. Thank you for sharing! This butternut squash mac and cheese recipe strikes the perfect weeknight balance. I have heard it called shepherdess pie here in England, I think it could be regional. I have a hack for you involving mashed potatoes check the FAQs. Would that make this an impossible pie? Thats so smart, Simone! Its super delicious & the texture is amazing! For a more veggie heavy version, you might prefer this sweet potato mushroom version. Thank you for sharing! Step 5: Then add the tomatoes and Tamari or soy sauce. Theyre significantly lower in carbohydrates than the other recipes, and slightly higher in protein. Im MAKIN this! This was a great recipe to get rid of some extra dried potato flakes and barley. I make this often. We enjoyed the real deal on our honeymoon in San Sebastin in 2019. I have made this with lentils in the past and it was super delicious but this time I replaced the lentils with grass fed free range bison from Force of Nature calm down angry vegans.. Hope that helps! I definitely recommend blending the filling some to give it a thicker texture. Delish! As a Brit I grew up with shepherds pie and cottage pie and I can tell you that cottage pie may contain any kind of meat but shepherds pie has a clue in the name: the shepherd looks after sheep and thus the meat must be lamb or mutton. I found this recipe originally years ago and it has become a staple in our household, thank you!! I had to adjust the step for cooking the potatoes (cut into smaller pieces and once water was at a boil cooked for 20 mins which *might* be a little too long (check doneness at maybe 15 mins from reaching boil next time) but my hubby LOVED it! I dont add tomato paste and find it has plenty of flavor without it. So glad your family enjoys this recipe! Sorry Ive only just got round to rating it now! I even cooked the lentils for about 10 minutes less than suggested because they were already done before the uncovered portion of time was supposed to begin. If you are prepping it ahead of time like I did, it takes about 30 minutes in the oven to get heated thoroughly from the fridge. Gotta try this for Meatless Monday! Yay! Were so glad youre enjoying it, Paula. Were so glad you enjoy it, CJ! Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Thanks so much! omg this looks so good. Wed love to see. Yay! Yay! Its kind of what Thanksgiving dreams are made of, at least in my world. Make the gravy: Add tomato paste and flour to the pot and stir. the soup is 1 cup to 4 cups liquid (water in this case as it will be drained) so will see. Can I not use celery as I dont like the taste and what could I substitute with? Didnt measure, but added to taste. Add mushrooms, carrots, and whole herbs (you will pull the herbs out later). It was more like an hour and half to two hours. I followed it as written, except for the tomato paste. This recipe is redeeming, tooits full of luscious roasted butternut squash, which amps up the golden hue without overwhelming the flavor. If thats not possible, then water + sea salt might be okay, but were not sure it will add quite enough flavor. Try somethubt else. Yay! Thank you for sharing your experience, Steve! Thanks for sharing!!! Absolutely delicious, one of the best vegetarian recipes Ive ever tried and its simple! I know you can deliver. Let us know how it goes! This is not a lentil shepherds pie, but if you want to add lentils for a little more protein punch, you do you. Want. You do not need protein in each meal and meat is not required for protein. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Finish the topping: In a small saucepan or a microwave oven, heat 6 tablespoons of the butter and milk together until butter melts. So glad to hear this was enjoyed by all, Michal. Tastes sooo good, and our meat eating friends and family loves it too. Im glad you asked. Theres just 2 of us but my spouse would be very unhappy if I halved the recipe because he loves good leftovers for lunch. Be sure to bookmark this page for future game days. This will definitely become a staple for us in the winter months ahead. Oh no! I didnt use the tomato paste and it still came out yummy. We love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review! I did cook some puy lentils separately and invited them to the party. It reheats really nicely too! Cant wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your experience, Paul! Shepherds Pie is British actually, not Irish. I fixed. Return to the pan and whisk to thicken. This has become one of my go-to recipes. About Contact Cookbook Recipes Shop Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. Other readers have also mentioned using Quorn vegan pieces and Beyond burger. If it doesnt taste good, dont do it again. Hi I am making this tonight and was wonder if I can substitute the red wine to and non alcoholic substitution??? . Geniussheer genius! Then refrigerate and bake as instructed later on. Thank you very much for sharing. Love your modifications, Denise! Thanks so much for the review and for sharing your modifications, Matthias! Ay yay yaaaay. I made this today and it was wonderful! Mybanana oat pancakes are tender and flavorful with oatmeal-like interiors. Last year was a year of rest and recovery over here. Drain potatoes well and return to pot. 2tspfresh thyme(or sub 1 tsp dried thyme per 2 tsp fresh) This butternut squash mac and cheese has been our go-to dinner lately, and Im so delighted by your feedback on it! But its so delicious, nutritious, quick and easy and lovely having any (rare) leftovers heated up the next day. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); meat sounds so HEAVY these days :-/ so this is perfect love the warmth in these photos as well <3. http://sweetteasweetie.com/raspberry-mule-absolut-elyx/. * I sized it down to 3/4 of the recipe, and it fit into my square Pyrex dish just fine, Were so glad you enjoyed it, Janet! -add frozen vegetables and cook UNCOVERED for 5-10 minutes, so more of the liquid evaporates This was so delicious and super easy to make! Kari Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience, Kayla! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? This recipe is heavier on the lentils vs. veggies, but could certainly be adjusted to personal preference. Love that! Preparation. And it freezes really well so its a great way to stock the freezer. Yay! Were so glad he enjoys it! Thank you for sharing! Thank you for this Wonderful Recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Elizabeth! Please look at a reputable website for accurate protein requirements, or use 0.36 grams protein per pound of body weight/day, depending on your activity level. black pepper(to taste) Absolutely delicious. I double the gravy and use an entire can of tomato paste. Shepherdess Pies is what pj called it. The lentils were still not cooked fully after 45 minutes. I insisted that we make room for the magical, mythical cheesecake at La Via, so we followed our noses around the corner until we found it. Can I substitute or skip the vegetable stock? In just four weeks, March and glimmers of spring will greet us. -Add 1/2 packet veggie brown gravy mix (I happened to have it on hand) If so, would you mind sharing the measurements for that as well? Thanks so much for the review, Amy. I realllly loved this with all the changes I made! Its creamy, its cheesy, its comforting and completely delicious. Mixed Berry Crisp (Gluten Free) Easy Pineapple Mint Popsicles. Simply scrumptious! So, what does it taste like? Im wondering if anyone has made the whole thing and then baked it later (aka I have already made the lentil mix and the potatoes). This is a vegan page its just so odd. It was absolutely delicious. All rights reserved. Same amount as mushrooms? Cant wait to try this,!! Then refrigerate and bake as instructed later on. Gingerbread Granola. I added mushrooms too, adds to the umami. -Add 2tbsp nutritional yeast and 1tbsp pepper (salt to taste) Hi Julia, its hard to say without testing it, but perhaps 8 ounces mushrooms (sauted after onion) + 2-3 cups cooked lentils + 1/2-3/4 cup chopped walnuts? Thank you for sharing, Michelle! Well, as a result of the not freezer friendly advice, I gave away several casseroles to non-vegan friends and they all LOVED this recipe! I`m gonna try this out today Can it be cooked without the wine though? Slice any large potatoes in half, place in a large pot and fill with water until theyre just covered. Second, I make a couple changes- Wonderful, autumnal/winter foods. I added more butter and salt to potatoes, and used ground round with a cup of soup broth instead of lentils. Sign me up for recipes, please!All the food, right to your inbox (and a FREE ecookbook, too!). At the end of the day, so long as it tastes good, does it really matter? I only had thin green beans to add to it but I could have eaten the whole pan. Boil them until fork tender (you want them to mash easily). -Mash mash mash! Drain and let sit for 15 min. Add tomato paste (optional) and a pinch each salt and pepper. -use red lentils (sweeter and more colorful), but simmer for 10-12 minutes only (Or transfer the lentil mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish and spread into an even layer, and top with potatoes.) I made some adjustments to the recipe for more flavor and it turned out really good! Egg and Potato Breakfast Scramble. Make the mashed potatoes: Peel the potatoes. Im not a practiced cook. Yes! Would highly recommend. Yum! I love sharing vegan recipes with omnis! Here are more seasonal recipes to enjoy this month with winter produce. If you give it a try, be sure to let us know in the comments, or by tagging a photo#minimalistbaker on Instagram! You will not be subscribed to our newsletter list. Use a broth (chicken, beef, vegetable) water, whatever. Ive made this many times now. At least that is my experience. Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! Ive rounded up thirty-three of my best game day recipes for you. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with high sides or an enameled cast-iron braiser over medium-high heat, bring the lentils, thyme and 2 cups of the broth to a simmer with 1 teaspoon salt. Both my 2 and 4 year old loved it. Thank you for the lovely review! They dont taste as much like a treat as the other recipes, but theyre truly very nice. I have no idea how others had success, but I wouldnt risk it. This Shepherds pie is so delicious! These are the banana pancakes I'm making most often at the moment. Being that lentils seemed to packthe most nutritional punch and protein, I went that route! Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! Can you smell it though? Thanks! Want. This is heaven. Hey, just wanted to let you know that Connie Schultz, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author/journalist/wife of US Senator Sherrod Brown, posted this link on her FB page today along with a picture of her finished product. Hope that helps! Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2023. Sounds lovely! Season to taste with salt and pepper. Could this be made using red lentils instead of green/brown? I much prefer the sound of a lentil version . Fast-forward a few years, and were sleep-deprived with a baby at home. 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