I found this recipe over at Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs and quickly added it on my list of recipes to try. I always have every type of bagged bean on hand and a bag of frozen vegetables so I was pretty much set to go. Any mixed bag of vegetables will work with this recipe so grab whatever you like. My bag had corn, peas, carrots and green beans. I also don't peel my red potatoes but you can peel the skin off if you like, it just saves time and effort and I don't mind the skin.
- 1 c. Lentils
- 5 red potatoes
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 1/4 c. light sour cream
- 1 c. shredded cheddar
- 1/4 c. skim milk
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbs. ketchup
- hot sauce to taste
- 1 c. frozen mixed veggies
- salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste
- In a medium pot, place lentils and cover with an inch of water. Add a bit of salt, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain.
- In the meantime chop potatoes. Put them in a pot of water, add a pinch of salt and boil them until they are soft.
- Drain and mash potatoes. Add milk, butter, sour cream, cheese (reserve a couple of sprinkles for the top) and a dash of garlic salt. Pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onion, sauteing until soft. Add cumin, thyme, cooked lentils, vinegar, ketchup, hot sauce, 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Stir together and add 1/2 Cup of water. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 more minutes, stirring often.
- In a 9x9 baking pan, layer lentils, then frozen vegetables, then potatoes, smoothing as you go. Top with a sprinkle of cheese and bake in a 375° oven for 30 minutes.
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This looks great. I just discovered lentils a few months ago.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great one to link up to my Meatfree Mondays linky
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Yum! I'm a big fan of the lentil. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis is like the ultimate pantry meal, made with ingredients that you almost always have on hand. I can't say I've ever seen a lentil sheperd's pie, but I love it!
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ReplyDeleteYum this looks great. I love that it's made with lentils!
ReplyDeleteI love this veg version of shepherd's pie! Definitely something I would love!
ReplyDeleteNow I know what I'm making for dinner this weekend! I like to cook all day Saturday and enjoy leftovers on Sunday. This will be great.
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ReplyDeletei would love to try this!! looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of our favourite meals in Winter, I use a few different ingredients but basically it's lovely lentils and veg! I'm going to try your version too!
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! I don't eat meat and I've been missing shepherds pie- can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! I make shepherd's pie with lentils once or twice a month, and will have to try this recipe. Thanks for visiting my blog, too!
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