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Cheesy topped shepherdess pie
Suitable for vegetarians
Beans and lentils are a rich source of protein and iron, so they make a great alternative to meat in this vegetarian version of classic shepherd’s pie.
Serves 4
Preparation time 30 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 550g pack Asda frozen carrot and swede julienne, thawed
  • Handful chopped Asda fresh parsley
  • Leaves from 2 sprigs Asda fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 125g red split lentils
  • 300g can Asda cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 300g can Asda black eye beans, rinsed and drained
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 750ml boiling vegetable stock
  • 900g potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2tbsp milk
  • Large knob of butter
  • 150g Cheddar, grated
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan. Fry the onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the carrot and swede julienne and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the parsley, rosemary, lentils, beans and tomatoes, and stir together.

2 Add the stock, bring up to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Spoon into a buttered ovenproof dish.

3 Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Over a gentle heat, add milk, butter and all but a handful of the cheese, and mash until smooth.

4 Spread the mashed potato over the bean mixture, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.


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