Dinner / British
Lentil Mushroom Cottage Pie
A rich lentil and mushroom filling sits under a golden mashed-potato topping. This vegan cottage pie brings familiar comfort to a shared table.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 25 minutes
- Cook
- 40 minutes
- Total
- 1 hours 5 minutes
- Serves
- 6
Gather your ingredients
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Allergen notes
- Wheat is commonly present in all-purpose flour; check the actual product labels, including any gluten-free replacements.
- Contains oats or oat products. Check labels and choose certified gluten-free products when needed; oats can still be an allergen.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
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Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Boil potatoes in water for 18–20 minutes until tender, then drain.
Meanwhile, cook onion, carrot and mushrooms in half the oil for 10 minutes. Stir in flour, tomato paste and thyme for 1 minute.
Add stock, lentils, half the salt and pepper. Simmer for 8 minutes and transfer to an ovenproof dish.
Mash potatoes with oat milk, remaining oil and salt. Spread over the filling and rake with a fork. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Let the mash steam dry briefly after draining to avoid a watery topping.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use half sweet potatoes in the topping for a sweeter variation.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 2 months; reheat covered until the center is steaming.
A little more kitchen know-how
Cooking guides for this recipe
- Vegetarian Meat Alternatives: What to Use and How to Cook It
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Estimated nutrition per serving
440 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for 2 months; reheat covered until the center is steaming.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use half sweet potatoes in the topping for a sweeter variation.
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