Lentil and Vege Shepherd’s Pie
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 60minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1 brown oniondiced
- 3cloves garliccrushed
- 2 carrotsdiced
- 1 celery stalkdiced
- 2heaped tbsps tomato paste
- 2tbsps tamarior soy sauce
- 1tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2cup vegetable stock
- 400grams brown lentilsor beef mince
- 1/2cup frozen peas
- 1/2cup cornfresh or frozen
- 1tsp onion powder, thyme, rosemary, nutmegeach
- 1tbsp maple syrup
- 2-3medium sweet or regular potatoes
- 1/4cup milk
- 2tbsps butter
- 2bunches broccoliniblanched
- salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius or 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel and chop potatoes into small pieces. Place in a deep saucepan, cover with water and 1 tsp. of salt, and bring to the boil. Cook on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes have softened.
- Drain and transfer potatoes back to the pot and add butter, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mash.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a frypan on medium heat, adding onion, garlic, celery, carrot and spices. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened slightly.
- Add tomato paste, balsamic, tamari/soy and stir.
- Add cooked lentils/beef, peas, corn and vegetable stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Spoon lentil mixture into a baking dish (rectangular dish approx. 30 x 22 cm). Top with mashed potato, spreading it with the back of a spoon so it covers the lentil mixture evenly.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve with steamed broccolini, or your favourite greens, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This recipe was developed for Studio Pilates by Kristin Murray from Lifestyle Nutrition. Kristin is a Brisbane based nutritionist who is passionate about providing education in the science behind nutrition and healthy eating. Through Lifestyle Nutrition, Kristin creates and provides recipes that are achievable in the fast-paced world we live in and she hopes to inspire you to find your own sustainable healthy routine!
