Why you’ll love this Lentil Shepherd’s Pie:
Make it in just 1 hour The ultimate comfort food It’s plant-based Special twist using parsnips versus potatoes
What’s so great about lentils?
All lentils are so darn good for you. Whether red, yellow, green, brown, lentils are loaded with their own set of health benefits that your body will love. For this recipe, I used black lentils. These can also go by the name “beluga lentils” and are hearty, which means they make a great substitute for other proteins like meat. These lentils have a full-bodied and earthy flavor like a black bean and one half of a cup provides:
26g of protein 18g of fiber 100mg of calcium 8mg of iron 960mg of potassium
BONUS! They are also full of an antioxidant called anthocyanin. If you can’t find black lentils, you can also use green or brown in this recipe.
How do you make this Lentil Shepherd’s Pie?
This recipe is one of the best spins on Shepherd’s Pie. I swear, it’s so darn good! Here’s how you make it: For the lentils:
To a large pot, add the olive oil and heat on medium heat before adding the onion Cook for 3-4 minutes, making sure to stir often Once the onions are translucent, add in the garlic and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the remainder of the ingredients Stir the mix until well combined and bring to a boil, then simmer with the lid on for 25 minutes While simmering, move onto the yummy, creamy Parsnip Mash
For the parsnip mash:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and boil your parsnips until soft and fork-tender Into a blender, add the strained parsnips and the rest of your ingredients Blend ingredients until perfectly smooth Add more plant-based milk, 1 tbsp. at a time if needed
To assemble:
Preheat your oven and grab a baking sheet with 4 mini coquettes To a coquette, add some of the lentil mixture and then dollop 2 large tbsp. of parsnip mash on top Use the back of a spoon to flatten the mash Bake for 15 minutes before broiling for 5 minutes before serving
Other lentil recipes you’ll love:
Brown Butter Vegan Meatballs Split Pea Soup (you can sub the split peas for lentils) Simple Vegan Salad
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