# Vegetarian Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Recipe by [Amir Haddad](https://fridge.menu/en/u/amirhaddad)

A hearty vegetarian take on shepherd's pie, with a rich lentil and vegetable base topped with creamy mashed potato.

Servings: 4 · Cook 45 min · Side dishes

Contains: gluten, milk

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## Ingredients

- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 200 g [Mushrooms](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mushroom) — finely chopped
- 30 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — coarsely grated
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 2 pcs [Celery](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery) — stalks, coarsely grated
- 1 pcs Aubergine — coarsely grated
- 400 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — canned
- 100 g [Tomato purée](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 100 ml [Vegetable stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 100 g Red lentils
- 1 tsp [Dried rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-rosemary)
- 1 tsp [Fennel seeds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/fennel-seeds)
- 1 tsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 1 tsp [Smoked paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 kg [Potatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato)
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 100 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 2 tbsp [Breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs) — dried

## Steps

1. Fry the mushrooms, onion and garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat until the onion is soft.
2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, carrot, courgette, celery, aubergine, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, stock, red lentils, fennel seeds, rosemary, thyme and smoked paprika.
3. Bring to the boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has reduced slightly.
6. Boil the potatoes, then put the hot, soft potatoes into a large bowl together with cold butter cut into small cubes.
7. Mash with a mixer until light and fluffy, and add the warm milk to make the mash creamy and airy.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Spread the sauce in a greased baking dish and cover with a layer of mashed potato.
10. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated fan oven at 175°C for 30–45 minutes.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/lentil-shepherds-pie-1i1gg6ai

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