A hearty, vegetarian twist on the classic shepherd's pie recipe

This vegetarian lentil shepherd's pie is a savory and satisfying meal perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with protein-rich lentils and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting dish that will please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook lentils according to package instructions, using vegetable broth instead of water.
2. In a large skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened. Stir in cooked lentils, peas, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Transfer lentil mixture to a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until mashed potatoes are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
5. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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