Weekly Spotlight How to Make and Get Creative with Shepherd’s Pie!

Shepherd’s pie is a dish that is usually a savory filling topped with mashed potatoes and then baked. Plant-based versions of this dish use lentils or mushrooms to create a meaty taste. This dish is a great dish to make for holidays or parties because it’s a perfect way to feed many people at once. Plus, it can be fairly inexpensive depending on the ingredients you use.

The best part of this dish is how versatile it is. You can create this dish in so many ways; feel free to mix up the mashed potato topping or add your own favorite vegetables to the filling. The second section of this guide includes creative takes on the traditional recipe.

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy shepherd’s pie and its many variations!

Plant-based Shepherd’s Pie:

Source: Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

Creating a plant-based version of shepherd’s pie starts with the filling. Usually, shepherd’s pie is made with crumbled meat and can include other vegetables, as well. For plant-based versions, using lentils or mushrooms creates a savory and “meaty” filling. Try out these delicious plant-based shepherd’s pie recipes!

• Lentil Shepherd’s Pie With Truffle Yam Topping by Alexandra V Jones
• Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by James Wythe
• Portobello Shepherd’s Pie by Maggie Wescott
• Portobello Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Megan Sadd
• Vegan Shepherd’s Pie by Julie Zimmer
• Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Diane Smith
• Vegetable Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Rachael Campbell

Twists on Shepherd’s Pie

Source:  Shepherd’s Mac

These shepherd’s pies are twists on the traditional recipe, using different toppings or fillings to create something new. For instance, in this Shepherd’s Mac by Vegan Mac and Cheese, Robin Robertson uses a macaroni and cheese topping instead of mashed potatoes!

• Black Lentil Charred Broccoli Shepherd’s Pie by Stephanie McKinnie
• Shepherd’s Mac by Vegan Mac and Cheese, Robin Robertson
• Graveyard Shepherd’s Pie by Annabelle Randles
• Pastel de Choclo: Chilean Shepherd’s Pie by Smith & Daughters by Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse
• Mexican Shepherd’s Pie by Bridge Rose
• Sweet Potato and Sage Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Kristen Genton

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