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    Home » Main Dishes

    Published: Jan 11, 2021 · Updated: Dec 1, 2021 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie

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    This hearty vegan shepherd's pie is a great low carb comfort dish. A cauliflower mash topping with a hearty mushroom, walnut and hemp seed filling is an easy vegan dinner to make.

    High in protein and low in carbs, this is a great low carb vegan and vegetarian main dish. The cauliflower mash has a cheesy taste with the addition of nutritional yeast.

    vegan shepherd's pie

    Is nutritional yeast low carb?

    Nutritional yeast is a great keto ingredient and perfect for vegans and vegetarians. With a savoury cheesy flavour it is high in protein and full of B-vitamins and rich in B12. It's also a great source of fiber.

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    How to make a vegan shepherd's pie

    A vegan shepherd's pie is usually made with potatoes, lentils or beans. This low carb version replaces the potatoes with cauliflower and the lentils and beans with a mix of hemp hearts, mushrooms and walnuts. This filling could be used as a dish by itself with low carb noodles.

    Mash the cauliflower when it is still warm as it's easier to mash. You can make is as smooth as you prefer.

    The filling has a touch of crunch with the walnuts and is flavoured with stock, tomato paste, thyme and mustard. Feel free to add your own flavourings and herbs.

    vegan shepherd's pie

    Recipe Tips

    This shepherds pie can be made ahead and cooked for when you are ready to eat.

    If you want to freeze this dish, it can be frozen before and after baking. Leftovers can be frozen but ensure the dish is thoroughly defrosted before reheating.

    More low carb vegan dishes to try

    If you are looking for more low carb vegan main dishes, here's a few recipes to try.

    Cabbage Gratin

    Thai Pumpkin Curry

    Vegan Chili with Lupini Beans

    Stuffed Celeriac

    Tofu Walnut Meat Balls

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    vegan shepherds pie

    Low Carb Vegan Shepherd's Pie

    A vegan shepherd's pie with a mashed cauliflower topping and hearty filling.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 434 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Topping

    • 1 medium cauliflower
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

    Filling

    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 1 cup hemp hearts
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 5 stalks celery chopped
    • 2 cups mushrooms chopped
    • 1 cup walnuts chopped
    • 1 tablespoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup vegetable stock

    Instructions
     

    Make the topping

    • Trim the cauliflower and cut into florets. Place into a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower is soft.
    • Remove the cauliflower from the heat and drain the water.
    • Mash the cauliflower with a potato ricer or a fork.
    • Add the seasoning and nutritional year and mix well.

    Make the filling

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
    • Add the mushrooms and celery and cook for a further 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
    • Add the tomato paste, mustard and stock and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Add the chopped walnuts, hemp hearts and seasoning.  Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.   Taste test and adjust the seasoning for your own preference.

    Assemble

    • Pre-heat the oven to 190C/375F degrees.
    • Spoon the filling into large ramekin dishes (I used 8oz dishes) or one baking dish.
    • Pipe or spoon the mashed cauliflower on top of the filling.
    • Bake for 20-30 minutes.

    Notes

    Bake in ramekins for individual portions or in one large baking dish for sharing.
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 19gFat: 35gFiber: 5g
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