Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Lisa's Note:

Very flavourful, even hard-core carnivores will find this adaptation very satisfying. It's my favourite comfort food, and it's very easy to eliminate the fat if you want.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (19 ounce) cans green lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon Club House "Lagrille" vegetable seasoning or 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 -3 cups mashed potatoes (your favorite recipe)
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute more.
4. Add lentils, ketchup, mustard, baebecue sauce, and other seasonings, mashing a little to thicken the consistency.
5. Place lentils in casserole dish (8x8-inch), then peas, then potatoes and optional cheese.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or so, broiling for last couple of minutes to brown potatoes and/or cheese.
7. I like this with ketchup on the side.

Reviews

[Chesska]

I haven't tried this recipe yet, and when I do I'll certainly come back and let you know what I think. But I just had to say that I've been looking and looking for a lentil shepherd's pie that doesn't have fake meat grounds or any kind of meat substitute. Looking forward very much to trying this one out!!!!!

[Icedcacti]

This is awesome! I've been trying to make inexpensive, high-protein meals that I can freeze, and this is just perfect for that. It reminds me of the veggie loaf frozen dinner that one of the natural foods companies makes, except this is fresh. Thanks Lisa!