$2.07 a serving · 55 min
- Makes leftovers
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- PCOS-friendly
- Heart-healthy
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Healthy
- Beans & lentils
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $8.26 if you cook for four.
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 21g
- Carbs
- 94g
- Fat
- 11g
Ingredients
For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Mushrooms1½ cups
- Sweet potatoes2 medium
- Carrots¾ medium
Pantry
- Dried red lentils¼ cup
- Strained tomatoes⅓ cup
- Bouillon cubes½ cube
- Olive oil2 tsp
Spices
- Italian seasoning1 tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Boil the chopped sweet potato for 12 minutes, then mash with half the oil.
- 2
Cook the chopped mushrooms and diced carrot in the rest of the oil for 6 minutes.
- 3
Add the rinsed lentils, passata, crumbled stock cube, herbs and 3/4 cup water and simmer for 20 minutes until thick.
- 4
Spoon into a baking dish, top with the mash and bake for 15 minutes.
People also ask
- What to serve with Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie?
- Spaghetti Bolognese, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, or Mushroom Stroganoff. Those sit in the same style as Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie?
- Yes. Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beans and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie vegan?
- Yes. Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie is vegan.
- Is Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie vegetarian?
- Yes. Lentil & Mushroom Cottage Pie is vegetarian.
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