I made adjustments per other reviewers ( soy sauce, liquid smoke and bay leaf) / Having been a vegetarian for 35 years and strictly vegan for the last 10 (motivated to become so after a trip to Tibet in my early 20s), its wonderful to revisit classics and add a new twist. Love that! Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Maureen. A really disappointing outcome after so much effort. So glad you both enjoy this recipe, Lisa! Add more if needed until smooth. These are the banana pancakes I'm making most often at the moment. Lol. I`m gonna try this out today Can it be cooked without the wine though? So glad you enjoyed this recipe! This mac and cheese is a real crowd pleaser. Like okay add meat. I also use 1/2 dry lentils and 1/2 Ives veggie ground. Mini Lava Cakes for Two. February is here! Boil them until fork tender (you want them to mash easily). Just reduce the amount of broth added and cook for less time. I made this recipe recently, but had to substitute red lentils for the green (as that is all I had at the time). Egg and Potato Breakfast Scramble. Use a masher, pastry cutter or large fork to mash until smooth. I used 1.5 cups of lentils. Want. Just made this, it was really yummy. Accessibility Policy Comment Policy Nutrition Disclaimer Photo/Recipe Policy Privacy Policy. I mixed in beyond burger meat with the onions and cooked only half the lentils (so 3/4 cup) I used 2.5 cups of broth since there were less lentils. Need help? There arent any notes yet. . I love talking with people about food, and I'm so glad you're here. Love your modifications, Denise! Having the oven on for the 30-45 minutes that the filling is cooking is quite teh waste of electricity. ), Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Pecans, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli with Balsamic Drizzle, Quick Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Ginger Sauce, Torn Olives with Almonds, Celery & Parmesan. So glad you enjoy this recipe! This looks delicious! -Boil potatoes skin-on, allow skin to split. From my husband who loves meat, my vegan mom with food allergies, my super picky eater brother-in-law to my 6 year old that leaves his veggies for last. Thank you for sharing, Kungaa! xo. What brand of veggie stock did you use? Were so glad this recipe turned dinner around! I made this for the family last night. I made the lentil mixture and mashed potatoes ahead early in the day because I was determined to make this but knew I wouldnt have time after I got out of work running the kids around. Sorry Ive only just got round to rating it now! I did make some changes: -Add finely chopped organic baby bella mushrooms, cook until very tender So, these banana pancakes are definitely baby-friendly and kid-friendly. Add the tomato paste, flour, thyme, and sage. These simple pancakes are for everyone! This will definitely become one of my staples. the soup is 1 cup to 4 cups liquid (water in this case as it will be drained) so will see. You can also, Vegan Ginger Sesame Noodles with Crispy Tofu, Easy Pesto Pasta Bowls with Crispy Tofu & Veggies. I fixed. Gotta try this for Meatless Monday! Ive made it twice since then :) Very good. Thanks so much for the great review, Linnea. Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Helen. Then refrigerate and bake as instructed later on. Hi Rory, this can be made ahead. Its kind of what Thanksgiving dreams are made of, at least in my world. Could this be made using red lentils instead of green/brown? Wow, awesome recipe! Let me say, I absolutely adore the lentil filling in this recipe. 4cupsvegetable broth But is there any way to freezer prep this? Ive made it twice now and it definitely took longer than an hour. This recipe is delish! Accessibility Policy Comment Policy Nutrition Disclaimer Photo/Recipe Policy Privacy Policy. We should call it La Via cheesecake or Santiago Riveras cheesecake to give full credit to the man who created the concept in 1990. Was very good. Thank you for your response. Were so glad you enjoy it, Rachel. I sauted onions then added lentils and 2 cups of veg broth and boiled until the lentils were done about 30-35 minutes. Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and for the great review! Yes! Were so glad you enjoyed it, Terri! xo. Thank you for sharing! -Add frozen peas and green beans, continue to simmer/reduce until desired consistency is reached, Assemble and bake as directed, let sit for a while! Like, sauted with garlic and onion, sauced up with a sizzle of red wine, coated in a quick gravy, and baked under a layer of creamy mashed potatoes good. Hi Melissa, You can freeze it, but we find it gets a little watery so we prefer it fresh. Or do you think it would be ok to assemble and reheat the next day? After quite a stressful pregnancy, holding my baby while she slept has been my therapy. If youre struggling, Im right there with you and hope we can share strategies soon. Ill have to try that one out myself. Yay! I dont recommend this recipe. Then transfer to your prepared oven-safe baking dish and carefully top with mashed potatoes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. When you pull this out of the oven and the sauce is bubbling up around the sides under the lightly-golden-brown potatoes and your whole house smells like a log cabin in the northwoods? Just reduce the amount of broth added and cook for less time. Here are more seasonal recipes to enjoy this month with winter produce. Thanks for the great review, Mikala! Then when I got home from work I just made some mash potatoes to go on the plate with it. Yay! So get your facts straight. I am always looking for vegetarian options for my family. tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 3 large), cup packed grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or vegetarian Parmesan (optional), teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, ounces sliced mixed mushrooms, such as button, cremini, and shiitake, large leek, white part only, thinly sliced (about 1 cups), medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup). I dont think Ive commented or rated this recipe yet but its one of my go tos on a fall/cold day. All Rights Reserved. Bring to a low boil. The thyme really makes it. Thank you! This will definitely become a staple for us in the winter months ahead. Saut until carrots are softened. Andy, adding impossible burger to this is an excellent idea. Its an American classic, even if we did borrow it from the Irish;). It goes great with homemade sourdough bread too. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionists advice. It was absolutely delicious. My banana oat pancakes are tender and flavorful with oatmeal-like interiors. 2023 Pinch of Yum. Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! Hope that helps! I learned how to be present in the moment. The eBook includes our most popular 25 recipes in a beautiful, easy to download format. Almost there wooster Worcester sauce aah the foibles of the English language : ) Thank you for the lovely review, Kat! So good, so easy and approachable. This pasta comes together in one pot. Want. We lo e how they hold their shape. Sign me up for recipes, please!All the food, right to your inbox (and a FREE ecookbook, too!). Were so glad you enjoy it as a guide, Dawn! Every MB recipe I have tried blows us away. Hand mashing ended up with lumpy mashed potatoes what I called rustic. Were so glad you enjoy it, CJ! Behold, my favorite luscious dessert! She also has so many followers, you can expect a huge bump in traffic to your site! At the end of the day, so long as it tastes good, does it really matter? Spray the surface with cooking oil. We have a similar recipe here. recipe website already has several banana pancake recipes, each wonderful in its own way, and here I am with another. Place on a baking sheet to catch overflow and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the mashers are lightly browned on top. I didnt have to make any major adjustments. Make the veggies: In a large oven-safe pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Thanks for sharing!!! The problem is my sister is allergic to lentils, peas and chickpeas. Were so glad the whole family enjoyed it! Hope that helps! You will not be subscribed to our newsletter list. Thank you SO much!! Make the gravy: Add tomato paste and flour to the pot and stir. I have a question as well, I am having low key open-house style holidaygathering. Thank you for sharing! This was a most disappointing recipe. its hard to find it where I live. Not a vegetable, but Ive made a similar vegetarian shepherds pie with lentils instead of mushrooms (were not mushroom fans). Hope that helps! I like to add celery and carrots with the garlic and onion in the beginning, then instead of adding a bag of frozen veggies in the last step I add a huge pile of sliced mushrooms and some sauted impossible meat. Didnt measure, but added to taste. Banana Baked French Toast with Peanut Butter Drizzle. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet with high sides or an enameled cast-iron braiser over medium-high heat, bring the lentils, thyme and 2 cups of the broth to a simmer with 1 teaspoon salt. This recipe is heavier on the lentils vs. veggies, but could certainly be adjusted to personal preference. -Add 1tbsp tomato paste, brown Again, the flavour might not be to everyones taste. Its a matter of educating themselves, which doesnt really happen unless there is an interest. How did I never learn how to make THE best ever baked fries? Cheers to a healthy and happy 2023. Very important for flavour! Im a meat eater and I worked at an Irish pub for over a decade, and I can attest: this recipe is delicious!! Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! Will definitely repeat this recipe, it was great. Absolutely delicious, one of the best vegetarian recipes Ive ever tried and its simple! Enter your email and we'll send it right over! Leftover mashed potatoes. Season to taste. * I forgot to add the tomato paste, stressed after my beaters died I did not have enough potatoes, so I used sweet potatoes mixed with red and it turned out great. They dont taste as much like a treat as the other recipes, but theyre truly very nice. Thanks so much for sharing, Allison. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. This is the third one we have made this week because everything is so good we just keep coming back for more ideas. Were so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Just as an option to add a bit more bulk to the dish (cause it has lentils, split peas, and barley). I found that 1 cup of broth was plenty to make a nice, rich gravy. Slowly add the veggie broth and wine, stirring continuously. Thank you for the lovely review, Hether! I have made it several times now. Taters: I did find the lentil/veggie mix a bit bland so I added some rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder and some extra thyme and a bit of worchestershire sauce. Thank you for your opinion on one cup of broth. Woohoo! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Question: I already have made lentils. Bring to a low boil on medium high heat, then generously salt, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until they slide off a knife very easily. 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Love that this recipe uses lentils rather than processed meat substitute. I skipped the oil threw everything else in with a bit of Worcester sauce and rosemary (as suggested by someone else). Can I substitute beans for the lentils? Megan's Morning Glory Oatmeal. Thats a win! I would say dont add any extra salt to recipe as there is quite a lot on the potatoes and vegetable stock. Check it out! // as original recipe is written // adjust number or size of dish if altering batch size). Thanks so much for the review, Amy. Aw, were so glad you enjoy our recipes, Maddie! Ive organized the recipes by appetizers and dips, main dishes and sides, desserts, and cocktails. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. While potatoes are cooking, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish (or comparable sized dish, such as 913 pan. Yeah! I have a hack for you involving mashed potatoes check the FAQs. Add remaining 1 cups broth, cooked lentils and peas, and cook until thickened. Be sure to bookmark this page for future game days. Thank you for sharing, Sladjana! Ok, it took me more than 1 hour, but my blender/beaters died part way through the mashing of the potatoes. I could see this not only being a vegetarian-friendly Thanksgiving entree, but an easy weeknight meal for colder months ahead. I made this in about two and a half hours, though I think the fact that I added two portobello caps to the onions and garlic had something to do with that (it takes FOREVER to cook all the water out of those suckers!). What more could you want? Can this be frozen? My current idea is to prepare it usual and use my (oven-safe) crock pot insert to bake itso that I can place it in the crock pot on warm and folks can help themselves if they get hungry. This blender oatmeal pancake recipe yields an all-around great pancake that's less banana-y than the others. Looks a lovely recipe but can I make a small correction? Thanks so much! I still love the animals . Wed love to see. Im making it again today and I am so excited!! 110-ouncebag frozen mixed veggies: peas, carrots, green beans, and corn then just follow the recipe switching what needs to be switched. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To make the filling: In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. If youre looking for wholesome, satisfying, veggie-packed recipes, youre in the right place. Thank you! Continue cooking until lentils are tender (35-40 minutes). Wonderful, autumnal/winter foods. I have lots of leftovers and will be making again and again! xo, Made this a few times and enjoyed, the mash I added rosemary (crushed) and vegan cheese. Make the mashed potatoes: Peel the potatoes. As a Brit, I hope you dont mind if I point something out? About Contact Cookbook Recipes Shop Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars. Yay! Delicious! Other readers have also mentioned using Quorn vegan pieces and Beyond burger. Another reader mentioned freezing it in smaller containers with success! I would never have found this recipe if it was labeled as anything other than Vegetarian Shepherds Pie as that was what I was looking fora meatless Shepherds Pie! This was so delicious and super easy to make! Alternatively, scoop out 1/2 of the mixture and whisk in 2 Tbsp (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) cornstarch or arrowroot powder and whisk. Another great recipe! I made so much filling and not enough potato (did not have enough) but I do have pie crust. I agree. Bake the pie until the potatoes have begun to brown and the edges are bubbling, about 30 minutes. I wanted to reply to several comments on this recipe. Im looking forward to making this recipe soon. Above all, theyre delicious and will make for a memorable evening at home. I love that its stuff I almost always have on hand and nothing too expensive, especially with how expensive groceries have gotten!! Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! NYT Cooking is a subscription service of The New York Times. The fresh thyme adds surprise complexity to such simple ingredients. Im Lindsay and I FOOD. Im MAKIN this! Pro Texture Tip: I chopped up half of my mushrooms so there would be a better texture variety in the filling. Added a bit of ketchup. -use red lentils (sweeter and more colorful), but simmer for 10-12 minutes only I used to be a teacher, and now making food and writing about it online is my full-time job. Thank you for sharing your experience, Kayla! I love shepherds pie. Thanks for such a great recipe. And it freezes really well so its a great way to stock the freezer. xo. This was great. I made some adjustments to the recipe for more flavor and it turned out really good! I cut my teeth on this dish, as did my mum in her childhood. True to form, theyre all fresh and vegetarian. Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, press Enter to select and submit search query. Would highly recommend. Were so glad you enjoyed it, Mark! -add pesto to the mashed potatoes and nutritional yeast if you want more of a cheesy flavor. The estimated timing always seems to be on the short side.For example with this recipe, I had all the ingredients on the table when I started watching the clock and it still took me an hour and a half. YUM, YUM, YUMyou guys are always right on the mark when it comes to food! Thank you so much for this recipe, has been a favourite in my vegan household for a long time now and is always requested by my kiddos. Were so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Tori. Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Elizabeth! 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