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Vegan Pumpkin Shepherd's Pie

Vegan Pumpkin Shepherd's Pie

Warm up with a hearty Vegan Pumpkin Shepherd's Pie packed with savory lentils and creamy pumpkin mash. Perfect for cozy dinners!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g pumpkin cubed
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup green lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg optional
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Baking dish (ceramic or glass)
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil the pumpkin and potatoes in salted water until soft, about 15–20 minutes.
  2. Drain and mash the pumpkin and potatoes with olive oil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary; cook until fragrant.
  6. Add lentils and vegetable broth; cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  8. Spread the lentil mixture evenly in a baking dish.
  9. Spoon the pumpkin mash on top and smooth out with a spoon.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and bubbling.
  11. Optionally, broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a smoky flavor, roast the pumpkin before mashing. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Customize the recipe with different herbs and spices to suit your taste. Serve with a crisp green salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
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