Shepherd’s Pie: A Comfort Food Classic Made Plant Based
Description: Today on The Plant Based Bistro, we’re making a hearty, comforting Vegan Shepherd’s Pie — or as we like to call it, Gardener’s Pie 🌱
This classic layered dish features:
🥔 Creamy mashed potatoes (skins on!)
🌿 Savory lentil & TVP “meat” layer
🥕 Perfectly seasoned vegetables
🔥 Oven baked until rich and satisfying
It’s high-protein, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
If you love classic comfort food made plant-based, this one’s a must-try.
🥔 Ingredients
[Potato Topping]
5 medium Idaho potatoes, chopped
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup plant-based yogurt (or cashew cream)
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Salt & pepper to taste
[Savory “Meat” Layer]
1 (15 oz / 425 g) can lentils, drained
1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
3 cups water
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
[Vegetable Layer]
2 medium carrots, diced
2–3 celery stalks, chopped
5–6 mushrooms, sliced
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Olive oil spray (or broth for oil-free)
Salt & pepper to taste
Cronometer suggests each serving (if cut in eight pieces) contains:
212 Calories
14 grams Protein
28 grams Net Carbs
8.63 grams Fiber
2 grams Fat
and a significant amount of B1, B2, B6 and B12 (along with many other vitamins and minerals)
Freezer Tip: Slice into portions, wrap individually, and freeze for easy meals later.
Related Videos:
Cashew Cream: https://youtu.be/o54F_nauzLs?si=rfpa8TLjAuSfwJxK
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This classic layered dish features:
🥔 Creamy mashed potatoes (skins on!)
🌿 Savory lentil & TVP “meat” layer
🥕 Perfectly seasoned vegetables
🔥 Oven baked until rich and satisfying
It’s high-protein, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
If you love classic comfort food made plant-based, this one’s a must-try.
🥔 Ingredients
[Potato Topping]
5 medium Idaho potatoes, chopped
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup plant-based yogurt (or cashew cream)
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Salt & pepper to taste
[Savory “Meat” Layer]
1 (15 oz / 425 g) can lentils, drained
1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
3 cups water
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
[Vegetable Layer]
2 medium carrots, diced
2–3 celery stalks, chopped
5–6 mushrooms, sliced
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
Olive oil spray (or broth for oil-free)
Salt & pepper to taste
Cronometer suggests each serving (if cut in eight pieces) contains:
212 Calories
14 grams Protein
28 grams Net Carbs
8.63 grams Fiber
2 grams Fat
and a significant amount of B1, B2, B6 and B12 (along with many other vitamins and minerals)
Freezer Tip: Slice into portions, wrap individually, and freeze for easy meals later.
Related Videos:
Cashew Cream: https://youtu.be/o54F_nauzLs?si=rfpa8TLjAuSfwJxK
Join us at The Chef's Table, Our Private Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489766483583788
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Raised Garden Bed T-shirt: https://amzn.to/4rXnq9C
Nutritional Yeast: https://amzn.to/4s1KbsY
TVP: https://amzn.to/4tOKIAh
Tomato Paste in a Tube: https://amzn.to/3OsNyuH
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce: https://amzn.to/4s4WOnf
Potato masher: https://amzn.to/4aKGxg2
Brian's Favorite knife: https://amzn.to/4qP98a2
9x13 glass baking dish (3-quart casserole dish): https://amzn.to/3MQVSUx
We use the Amazon Affiliate Program for these links and we DO receive a small commission if you purchase using our links and all this comes at no additional cost to you!
_______________________________________________
Check out our website for announcements, merch, and recipes:
https://theplantbasedbistro.com
#VeganShepherdsPie
#PlantBasedComfortFood
#GardenerPie
#TVPRecipe
#VeganMealPrep
#HighProteinVegan
#PlantBasedBistro
#VeganDinner Close description