
A vegetarian take on shepherd's pie, featuring a hearty lentil and mushroom filling topped with a savory empanada crust. This dish combines the comforting flavors of shepherd's pie with the flaky, buttery goodness of empanadas.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms are browned and softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Pour the lentil mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
Arrange the empanada discs on top of the lentil mixture, slightly overlapping. Press gently to seal to the edges of the dish. For best browning, brush the empanada dough with beaten egg if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanada crust is golden brown and cooked through.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving (350g)
For a richer flavor, use a combination of cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
Add a splash of red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar towards the end of cooking for extra depth of flavor.
Customize the vegetables to your liking. Diced potatoes, parsnips, or other root vegetables would also be delicious.
If you prefer a more traditional shepherd's pie topping, you can substitute mashed potatoes for the empanada crust.
If the empanada crust is browning too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Oven
Large Skillet
9-inch Pie Dish
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