Vegan & gluten-free Shepherds Pie Recipe

Hearty | nutritious | delicious 

Cook time: 45 mins to an hour

In the realm of plant-based cuisine, finding hearty, nutritious, and undeniably delicious recipes can sometimes feel like a quest. That’s why we’re excited to share our delicious vegan shepherd's pie recipe that's also gluten-free! This comforting dish boasts a symphony of flavours and textures, making it the perfect addition to your repertoire of wholesome meals. Follow our easy recipe that makes a perfect shepherd's pie for a hearty meal or autumnal dinner party.

What you’ll need:

• 600g white potatoes 
• 600g Sweet potatoes 
• 40g vegan butter 
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion 
• 2 carrots
• 3 cloves garlic 
• 2 sticks celery
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds-crushed 
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme - chopped
• 350g dried mushrooms-soaked for 2 hrs then drained 
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes-chopped 
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 100ml vegan Stock 
• 1 tin lentils 
• 1 tin chickpeas 
• 1  sprig of. chopped rosemary 
• 5 sprigs of parsley - chopped 
• zest of 1 lemon 
• 30g brown rice breadcrumbs 

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 200° C /gas 6
2. Chop all potatoes + place into a large pan of water cook until tender the drain + add vegan butter, salt & pepper mash it all together + set aside.
3. Dry-roast the coriander seeds then add a splash of oil. 
4. Add thyme, onion, garlic + carrots. 
5. Cook on low heat until soft tender. 
6. Add mushrooms + Sundried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar + more oil and cook for another 10 mins. 
7. Stir in stock, lentils, chickpeas + all their juice - turn up heat + allow to bubble for 10 mins to thicken the sauce. 
8. Add parsley to the mix + season, transfer into a large oven dish. 
9. Spread the mash on top and rough up the surface to create texture.
10. finally, mix oil, garlic, lemon zest herbs + breadcrumbs in a bowl. 
11. Sprinkle it over the mash + place the pie into a hot oven for 10-15 mins or until piping hot + with a golden- brown crust on top.

As you take the first forkful of this Vegan and Gluten-Free Shepherd's Pie, savour the heartiness, relish the depth of flavours, and celebrate the fact that plant-based, gluten-free dining can be this indulgent. Share this recipe with friends and family, and let this dish be a testament to the fact that a compassionate, wholesome lifestyle can be just as rich and satisfying as any other.

Happy cooking!