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May 13, 2020 by Cindy Gordon

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

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The combination of hearty veggies and gravy topped with a comforting vegan mashed potato crust makes this Vegan Shepherd's Pie a family staple for weeknights and rainy days. #shepherdspie #veganshepherdspie #veganmashedpotatoes

The combination of hearty veggies and gravy topped with a comforting vegan mashed potato crust makes this Vegan Shepherd’s Pie a family staple for weeknights and rainy days.

a skillet of browned shepherd's pie garnished with herbs

The garlicky, pillowy vegan mashed potato crust covers the view of the stars of this delicious dish: the vegetables. Leeks, mushrooms, carrots and peas carry this traditional Irish entrée 

Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with ground beef, but I choose to bulk up on the veggies instead of substituting a plant-based meat substitute. It’s also commonly made with tomato paste, which I omit for dietary preferences, but helps make a flavorful vegetable gravy.

a skillet with mashed potatoes studded with chives smoothed across the pan

How to make Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This recipe is all about the prep. Dice up all the vegetables in advance and make this a quick weeknight go-to.

  1. Heat oil in a medium oven-safe skillet. Sauté diced leeks and diced mushrooms.
  2. Add carrots. Sauté until soft.
  3. Add frozen peas.
  4. Then add maple syrup.
  5. Add gluten free all purpose flour. Stir while allowing mixture to heat through and thicken. Tomato paste (optional) can also be added in this step.
  6. Cover mixture with pre-made vegan mashed potatoes. Cook in 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes, until potatoes begin to brown. Garnish with diced chives and enjoy!

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Make it your own

Want to stuff more into your Vegan Shepherd’s Pie? Try stewing some lentils and adding them to the vegetable filling. Looking to add a plant-based meat alternative? Seitan (not gluten free) and tempeh (often gluten free) are both amazing ground beef swaps as well as beyond meat.

a wooden serving spoon scooping into a skillet of shepherd's pie

How to make Vegan Shepherd’s Pie in advance

Want to bring this to a potluck? You can easily prep most of the recipe a day or two before you need it and assemble it the day of to keep the layers fresh.

Make the vegan mashed potatoes and the cooked vegetable filling the night before and assemble on party day in an oven-proof skillet or baking dish to complete. Follow same baking steps. Vegetable sauce get too thick in the fridge? Reheat with a splash of water or vegetable broth to thin it.

a skillet of shepherd's pie with a serving of the dish scooped onto a white plate

More comfort food recipes to try

  • The Best Vegetarian Spinach Mushroom Lasagna
  • Broccoli Cheese Risotto
  • Air Fryer Creamed Corn Casserole (can be adapted to be vegan)
  • Easy Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
  • Air Fryer Meatloaf
  • Corn and Potato Soup
  • Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole
  • Air Fryer Sweet Apples

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potato topped shepherd's pie garnished with green herbs in a skillet
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5 from 4 votes

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

The combination of hearty veggies and gravy topped with a comforting vegan mashed potato crust makes this Vegan Shepherd's Pie a family staple for weeknights and rainy days.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: shepherd's pie, vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1770kcal
Author: Cindy Gordon | Vegetarian Mamma

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¾ cup leek diced
  • 4 cups mushrooms diced
  • 2 cups carrots diced
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp gluten free all purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste optional
  • 4 cups vegan mashed potatoes premade
  • Fresh chives diced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium oven-safe skillet, heat oil. Add leeks and sauté.
  • Add carrots and mushrooms. Sauté until soft.
  • Add frozen peas to pan. Stir to combine.
  • Add maple syrup and flour. Allow mixture to warm, stirring continuously. Mixture will thicken. Add tomato paste (optional).
  • Cover mixture with layer of vegan mashed potatoes. Cook in oven for about 20 minutes, until potatoes begin to turn golden brown.
  • Top with diced chives. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1770kcal | Carbohydrates: 333g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 6242mg | Fiber: 47g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 47075IU | Vitamin C: 356mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 14mg


All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.

Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan

About Cindy Gordon

This is Cindy Gordon’s website. You might also know her as Vegetarian Mamma. Cindy is an author, recipe developer, social media and content marketer. In addition to her digital roles, Cindy’s interests are gluten-free vegetarian foods, food allergies, gluten-free travel and wellness. Want to know more? Click the ABOUT tab at the top of your screen!

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