“I love the fragrant aroma of the vanilla almond milk and when added to the mashed potatoes, it can take
your lentil shepherd’s pie to the next level. This dish can be enjoyed all year but is especially perfect
in winter,” said Eden Gokkaya.
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Vanilla Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can lentils
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup veggie stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and Pepper
For the mashed potato
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup Califia Farms unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
Method
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add chopped potatoes and boil until soft and tender.
- While boiling the potatoes, in a separate pan heat the olive oil at medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped carrot and peas and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes to soften the veggies.
Add the drained lentils, the tomato paste and veggie stock. Stir together. - Season with the oregano, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a low and cook for a further 10
mins. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. - Once the potatoes are very soft, drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash the potatoes to break them down. Add the vanilla almond milk, plant-based butter, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Stir together until the potatoes are very creamy.
- Transfer lentil mix into an oven-safe baking tray, and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- Add the mashed potatoes on top and smooth the top. Brush the top with extra butter or olive oil and bake for 20 mins. After 20 mins, switch to broiling for a further 5-10 minutes until the top starts to turn a golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
About Eden Gokkaya
Eden Gokkaya is a Sydney plant-based recipe creator who loves creating simple, nourishing and tasty recipes that are easy to prepare. Follow her Instagram: @veganbyeden
For more details on Califia Farms visit: www.califiafarms.com