Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1½ cups cooked lentils
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper

For the mashed potato topping:

  • 1½–2 lb (700–900 g) potatoes
  • 2–3 tbsp vegan butter
  • ¼–½ cup unsweetened plant milk
  • Salt and black pepper

Optional: Add corn, celery, vegan Worcestershire sauce, or a little nutritional yeast for extra flavor.