{"id":1054,"date":"2017-11-18T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-11-18T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kitchenfairy.ca\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2021-04-25T19:40:11","modified_gmt":"2021-04-25T19:40:11","slug":"vegetarian-shepherds-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenfairy.ca\/staging\/1035\/vegetarian-shepherds-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here\u2019s some great news. You can make a vegetarian version of Shepherd’s Pie that tastes just as good as the traditional pub-food version!<\/p>\n

This nutritious deep dish Vegetarian Shepherd\u2019s Pie rivals the meat version and is a great option for Meatless Mondays or for any day of the week.<\/p>\n

Fluffy mashed sweet potatoes top a savoury base made of colourful veggies and protein-rich lentils. Bake the pie until hot and bubbly, and scoop up pieces to reveal stunning bright colours ranging from golden orange to green. It\u2019s warm, comforting and filling – just what a Shepherd\u2019s Pie should be!<\/p>\n

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Now that fall is ending and winter begins, it puts me in the mood for comforting casserole-y food, but not always dishes that include meat. I\u2019m talking about serious soul-satisfying vegetarian food that I know will please everyone in the family \u2013 even the meat eaters. My family will attest to the fact that this one dish veggie and lentil packed Shepherd\u2019s Pie is just as good (or better) than meat-filled version. No side dish required \u2013 just pair it with a dark beer for the adults and milk for the kids.<\/p>\n

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Lentils are such a great substitution for meat; they have so much flavour with a hearty texture that gives dishes like this one a nice meaty consistency. As an added bonus, lentils are chock full of health benefits<\/a> and are low in fat all while being really filling. Start some healthier eating habits in your family and try this recipe that replaces meat with lentils.<\/p>\n

This is an easy dish to make ahead (great for meal-prep Sunday). It can be baked when needed, making it convenient for busy weeknights. It\u2019s also freezer friendly and I should mention that leftovers are great for packed lunches the next day!<\/p>\n

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie<\/h2>\n\t
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A nutritious, deep dish vegetarian Shepherd\u2019s Pie. Filled with a savoury lentil and vegetable stew topped with mashed sweet potatoes. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mashed Potato Topping<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t