Chili Lentil Shepherd’s Pie – Meatless Monday

Chili Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Tad Tandler
Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

450

Cuisine

Classic Comfort Food

Category

Chili Ideas

Cozy up with a plant-based twist on a classic!




For this #MeatlessMonday, make a chili lentil shepherd’s pie! Sauté lentils with Tad’s Dad’s Chili, add peas and carrots, and layer it under creamy mashed potatoes. Pop it in the oven until golden, and enjoy a hearty, comforting meal that’s 100% plant-based. 




What’s your favorite comfort food, vegan-remix?

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tad’s Dad’s Chili (vegan)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked lentils (green or brown)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Mashed Potatoes:4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    – Add cubed potatoes and cook for 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender.
    – Drain and mash with plant-based milk, vegan butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Chili Lentil Filling– Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    – Sauté onions and carrots for 5 minutes, until softened.
    – Stir in lentils, Tad’s Dad’s Chili, peas, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
    – Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  3. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie– Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    – Spread the chili lentil filling evenly in a baking dish.
    – Spoon the mashed potatoes over the top, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  4. Bake Until Golden– Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
    – For extra crispiness, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
  5. Serve & Enjoy– Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    – Garnish with fresh parsley and dig into this hearty, plant-based comfort food!