Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Delicious and super easy to make, this Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is entirely vegan, gluten free and definitely a must make for the holidays or any day.

Fall is not just close, it’s here. It’s the time we’re craving comfort food like thick and fat plates of this Mashed Cauliflower Green Bean Casserole.

This is just the time to get cozy. Let’s make fall even more intense with this Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie:

It’s hearty, filling, comforting, warming, feel good food from the inside out, mouthwatering, perfectly seasoned, ultra easy, and amazingly delicious.

What is Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with ground lamb and the mashed potatoes are usually prepared with butter and milk or heavy cream.

Obviously those ingredients are not plant based. But my Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is:

Instead of lamb we use chickpeas and lentils for a hearty and meaty texture. Also for the milk and butter, we go for coconut or cashew milk.

How to make Shepherd’s Pie easy

Shepherd’s Pie can be a bit time consuming in the preparation. This is why it’s not your everyday meal which you plan for a quick family lunch or dinner.

But it can be super easy and you will know and see it if you give this Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie a try.

There aren’t any complicated preparations or steps, you will be surprised how easy it can be. Plus so delicious.

A winning combo for everyone. Shall we?

How to make Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Wash and peel your potatoes. Cook or steam them until they are soft. While you do this, prepare the Chickpea Lentil Bolognese as the filling:

Heat a pot with a bit of oil, or use vegetable broth to make this without oil. Add garlic, optional onion plus celery if you like.

Fry for around 4 minutes.

Add lentils, marinara, tomato paste and cook until done. You really don’t want the lentils too mushy.

When ready add chickpeas and the optional add ons like red wine and cherry tomatoes. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper.

Now mix your cooked potatoes with coconut or cashew milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, and season with salt and pepper. Be patient and mash with a potato masher or use the food processor for a mashed texture.

Last, you will need a 10×10 inch casserole dish. Simply add the chickpea lentil mixture on the bottom of your casserole, then top with the mashed potatoes

Bake at 425°F for around 25 minutes.

Be brave and wait. Serve on plates or in bowls and enjoy. I know you will do.

It makes a satisfying and amazing lunch or dinner. So easy that it’s not only for the holidays.

If you wanna plan this for meal preparation or to bring on work, it tastes beautifully reheated.

This is a meal that you can prepare in advance, to eat during the week, which will make planning a breeze.

What to eat with Shepherd’s Pie

I find there is absolutely no need to serve anything with it. But if you like, serve with a salad or some garlic bread as well.

Give this Chickpea Lentil Shepherd’s Pie a try and you will agree it’s a blast.

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