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Home » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Courses » Recipe: Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds’ Pies

Recipe: Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds’ Pies

February 11, 2016

Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds Pies
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The idea of making a mini individual Shepherds’ Pie in a baked potato isn’t an original one…. these are all over Pinterest and Facebook.  But I haven’t seen many vegetarian or vegan ones yet, so here’s my take on the great British classic given a potato-skin twist…. my Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds’ Pies.

My rich, gravy filling is based on puy lentils & mushrooms braised in red wine, with carrots, parsnips and all the usual Shepherds’ Pie loveliness.  Delish. 

Veggie Shepherds' Pie Jacket Potatoes

 

Of course if you don’t have a piping bag, (or think it looks too much like hard work), you can just dollop on the potato topping with a spoon.  But piping really does take just minutes and is such a satisfying way to finish off these little pies!

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Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds’ Pies: Shopping List

You will need:

  • Large baking potatoes
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Carrot
  • Parsnip
  • Mushrooms
  • Puy lentils
  • Tomato purée
  • Red wine
  • Vegetable stock powder (check it is vegan)
  • Dairy-free margarine
Veggie Shepherds' Pie Jacket Potatoes

Vegan Baked Potato Shepherds' Pie

Kate Ford | The Veg Space
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main
Cuisine British
Servings 4 potatoes
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 very large baking potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
  • 150 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 150 g puy lentils, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 125 ml red wine
  • 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
  • 350 ml water
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free margarine

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5. Prick the potatoes a couple of times, spray with a little cooking spray or rub with oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake for 1 hour or until a knife passes easily into the centre. When cooked, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan or casserole dish, and fry the onion and celery for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the carrot and parsnip and fry for a further 3-4 minutes, and then the mushrooms. Continue to cook gently for 5 minutes until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid.
  • Add the puy lentils, tomato purée, wine, stock powder and water to the pan, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice off the top of each (about two thirds of the way up the potato). Carefully scoop out the flesh with a spoon, leaving just enough around the skin to keep the shape of the potato. Place the flesh into a large bowl, add the margarine and mash thoroughly until no lumps remain. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the pie filing between the four potatoes, and use a piping bag with a large nozzle to add the mashed potato topping to the pies. (If you a short of time, just dollop it on and spread with a knife instead!).
  • Return the potatoes to the oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through, and the potato topping is turning golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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These vegan baked potato shepherds pies would make a lovely vegetarian or vegan option for Sunday Lunch.

For more ideas take a look at my post 34 Vegetarian Sunday Lunch Recipes You Need To Know About:

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…or my Pinterest Board Sunday Lunches and Roast Dinners: Vegetarian and Vegan:

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Vegetarian Shepherds Pie Jacket Potatoes

I’m linking this post with a number of blogging challenges – why not hop over for a look to see the other entries:

  • Meat Free Mondays over at Tinned Tomatoes
  • Cook Once Eat Twice over at Searching for Spice (as it would freeze well or keep in the fridge for a few days)
  • Extra Veg over at Utterly Scrummy Food for Families and co-hosted by Fuss Free Flavours
  • Credit Crunch Munch over at Fuss Free Flavours and co-hosted by Fab Food 4 All

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Comments

  1. Nadia says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:48 am

    They look delicious, Kate! And they’re dairy free! Perfect 😀

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 11, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks Nadia!

      Reply
  2. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    February 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I love the piping on top of the jacket potato. You have taken a really simple dish, the jacket potato, and jazzed it up. It sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 11, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks Dannii – yes the piping really doesn’t take long, but makes it looks so much more of a treat!

      Reply
  3. kate @veggie desserts says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    What a fab idea – they look so special! Love it.

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 11, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      Thanks Kate! Kept seeing them on Pinterest and thought I would have a go at a veggie version!

      Reply
  4. Choclette says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Oh what a super idea. Not sure where I’ve been hiding, but it must be away from jacket potato shepherd’s pie – these are the first I’ve seen. I’m hopeless when it comes to piping and stay away from it if I can, but it does make them look extra special. I always make my shepherd’s pie with lentils too – so good!

    Reply
  5. Corina says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    These look absolutely gorgeous! I’m wondering how I’ve missed coming across this idea before. They would be perfect for making in advance and keeping a few in the freezer so thank you so much for joining in with #CookOnceEatTwice

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 13, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Corina – yes I’ve seen quite a few around recently and thought they looked so cute! The ones I photographed were made 24hours beforehand and were still perfect – definitely keepers!

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:35 am

    They look delicious. Do you think they could be made ahead and just baked when needed?

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Definitely Amy, in fact they would freeze well too, so you could make a big batch and wrap individually.

      Reply
  7. London @ Gluten Free with L.B. says

    February 14, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    What a creative idea! These sound like such a perfect comfort food for dinner 🙂

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 14, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks! x

      Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 17, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks so much! Totally nicked the idea from various places on the internet, but they are so cute!

      Reply
  8. shaheen says

    February 16, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Its been a while since I’ve had loaded Jacket Potatoes – a cafe in Scotland used to make something similar with veggie mince too, though not presented as wonderfully. I’m kicking myself for not making a version on my blog all those years ago.

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 17, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Ooh thats a good idea too Shaheen, must try this with veggie mince.

      Reply
  9. Eb Gargano says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    These are so gorgeous. I must confess I’ve never seen one (clearly not enough time spent on pinterest!?!) but I love the idea and your filling sounds amazing. Puy lentils are so lovely. I need to eat them more! Definitely pinning for future reference 🙂 Eb x

    Reply
  10. Camilla @FabFood4All says

    February 29, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    How gorgeous are these veggie shepherds pies, I’m sure my family would love them:-) Thanks for entering #CreditCrunchMunch:-)

    Reply
  11. Carrie Southern says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    This is super delicious! We loved it. I didn’t have mushrooms on hand so I used mushroom broth and just adjusted the other liquids. The parsnip is a must as it adds such a delicate and lovely flavor. A new favorite way to cook lentils. Our kids liked it too. Thank you!

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      May 19, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      That’s great to hear, thanks Carrie – so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. suz says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:49 am

    these came out great! so delicious! my non vegan husband loved’m too! i used trader joes meatless ground in place of the lentils as i had just gotten done with a lentil dish & didn’t want them again. Yum!! i will make them with the lentils next time. i know they will taste great as well. thanks kate!

    Reply
    • thevegspace says

      February 15, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      That’s great to hear – thanks Suz! Good idea re the mince.

      Reply
  13. Jeremy says

    February 9, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Those jacket potatoes look delish. You have really taken the recipe to the next level combining jacket potatoes and shepherds pie in one, can’t wait to give the recipe a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  14. Ros says

    April 12, 2020 at 9:59 am

    This is a lovely looking dish. As I’m isolating at the moment due to the virus and don’t want to go shopping needlessly can I use the green or red lentils I already have in my cupboard?

    Reply

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