Best Lentil Shepherd's Pie Recipe

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Cauliflower reduces carbs while providing a creamy texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective cooking oil.

Boil a pot of water and place the potatoes in the boiling water.

Simmer the potatoes for 20 minutes.

Add oil to a large pan, and fry the onion until moist and translucent.

Add the garlic and cook for one minute, stirring frequently.

Add the carrot, celery, and green beans and fry for another couple of minutes.

Add the tomato paste, rosemary, and parsley and stir thoroughly.

Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, and wine.

Give everything a good stir, and bring the mixture to the boil.

Turn down the flame to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Mash the boiled potatoes in a separate pan, and season to taste with butter, milk, salt, and pepper if desired.

Transfer the lentil mixture to an oven-proof dish.

Spread the mashed potatoes on top in an even layer.

Use a fork to trace a few lines across the surface of the potatoes.

Sprinkle the dish with cheese and bake it for 40 minutes.

Top the baked shepherd's pie with fresh herbs as desired and serve.

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