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Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, our Vegan Cottage Pie is the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings while staying true to your plant-based lifestyle. This delicious recipe features a savoury lentil and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to golden perfection. Bursting with flavours and rich in nutrients, this vegan twist on a classic favourite is ideal for family dinners, cosy gatherings, or meal prepping for the week. Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply looking to enjoy more plant-based meals, our Vegan Cottage Pie is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen. Let's dive into this wholesome and mouthwatering recipe that promises to delight everyone at the table!
Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped
A tin of Lentils
2 teaspoons Vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
400g can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
2/3 cup frozen peas
400g sweet potato, peeled and chopped, and 200g white potato
1/4 cup Oat milk
20g Flora butter
The How to Bit
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion has softened. Add the Lentils Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until cooked - using tinned it cooks quite quickly
Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, tomato, and herbs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced.
Meanwhile, cook the sweet potato and potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 8 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Return to pan. Add milk and butter. Mash until smooth. Spoon beef mixture into a 5cm-deep, 6-cup-capacity ovenproof dish. Top with potato mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Serve.