Easy Gardein Vegan Shepherd's Pie Recipe | Ooh La La It's Vegan (2024)

Published: Dec 26, 2020 · Modified: Mar 16, 2024 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

This Gardein Shepherd's Pie is vegan, gluten-free, low fat and low calorie, and takes only 30 to 40 minutes to prepare. Made with Gardein Plant-Based Meatless Ground and parsnip mashed potatoes, this vegan shepherd's pie recipe is a sure crowd pleaser for all your family and friends.

Ahhhhh, what a Vegan Shepherd's Pie recipe. A comforting, savory meatless pie with a fluffy, mashed potato crust. This recipe puts a new spin on Traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie, which typically calls for ground lamb. For the purpose of this post, I call this recipe "Shepherd's Pie", but if there were regular ground beef in it, it would be called a Cottage Pie, the only difference being the meat.

For more vegan comfort food, check out my Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Bake, Vegan Pot Pie, Vegan Lentil Loaf, Vegan Mushroom Wellington, and my Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff. And if you're looking for sides to go with this Vegan Shepherd's Pie, allow me to suggest my Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.

Why Make This Recipe

• brand friendly - Gardein plant-based meatless products are vegan, gluten-free, low fat, dairy-free and only 110 calories per serving.
• dietary restriction-friendly - this is a vegan Shepherd's pie recipe suitable for all diets, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, low calorie and low fat.
• can be made ahead of time - if you're making this for a special occasion, such as a holiday or birthday, you can make it ahead of time, remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. When it's reached room temperature, cover, and store in your refrigerator for up to 3 days prior to reheating and serving.
• equipment-friendly - this recipe calls for a hand mixer, square or round casserole dish, large skillet, chef's knife and wooden spoon or spatula, most of which you already have in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• potatoes - for this vegan shepherd's pie recipe, choose higher starch potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds for the fluffiest, most-flavorful mashed potatoes.
• parsnips - add a subtle hint of sweetness to mashed potatoes that is extremely tasty. However; if you don't have parsnips, you can either grow your own, or omit them and add an extra potato.
• Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground - this meat substitute gives the recipe an authentic, hearty flavor and makes the recipe what it is, but if you don't have and don't want to go shopping, you can substitute with 2 cups of cooked lentils.If you want an authentic co*cktail to go with this recipe, try my Tinto de Verano, a Spanish wine classic..
• tomato paste - can be substituted with vegan ketchup or spice it up with a zesty vegan barbecue sauce.
• mixed vegetables - I used Bird's Eye Steamfresh Mixed Vegetables, but feel free to use any brand you desire. You can also omit frozen veggies all together and throw in leftover vegetables from your refrigerator.

How to Make This Recipe Perfectly

Before you begin, preheat oven to 350F/177C. Peel and cut potatoes and parsnips in half. Place in large stock pot. Cover with water. Boil on high heat until fork-tender. Remove from heat, drain. Return to pot. Add plant milk, 1 tablespoon vegan butter, sea salt and black pepper to taste. With a hand mixer, potato masher, or fork, whip potatoes and parsnips until light and fluffy. Set aside.

1 - In the meantime, add 1 tablespoon vegan butter to large skillet over low heat. Add garlic, onions, cumin, sea salt and black pepper.

2 - Stir, increase heat to medium, and sauté until onions are translucent.

3 - Add in vegan meat crumbles and vegan worcestershire.

4 - Stir thoroughly until ingredients are well-incorporated.

5 - Add sliced mushrooms.

6 - Stir well and sauté until mushrooms begin to "sweat".

7 - Add tomato paste.

8 - Stir thoroughly until ingredients are evenly coated.

9 - Add mixed vegetables

10 - Stir well.

11 - Spray light coating of cooking spray into bottom and sides of casserole dish. Add meatless mixture to casserole dish. Spread evenly throughout.

12 - Cover Gardein beefless pie mixture with parsnip mashed potatoes. Spread evenly. With your fork or spoon, create a pattern on the top.

13 - Top with remaining vegan butter, cut into slices.

14. Bake at 350F/177C for 25 minutes on middle rack. During the last 5 minutes, turn on broiler and move dish to top rack. Carefully allow the top to brown, rotating casserole dish every 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning. Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh thyme and rosemary. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

FAQ

If you love savory pies like this vegan shepherd's pie recipe, check out my Vegan Pot Pie and my Vegan Tomato Zucchini Tart, both of which are super popular on the blog.

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