Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown lentils
• 1.5 lbs Potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 large Onion
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 0.25 cup Milk or plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

2. 2

   While potatoes cook, sauté diced onion and carrots in a large skillet until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender and liquid has thickened.

4. 4

   Stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Drain potatoes and mash with milk and butter until smooth.

6. 6

   Transfer the lentil mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.

7. 7

   Broil for 5 minutes or until the potato peaks are golden brown.