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Vegan shepherd’s pie with swede and potato topping

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A hearty and comforting vegan shepherd’s pie recipe, topped with swede and potato mash. Frugal and filling, this is a nourishing meat free dinner that everyone can enjoy.
vegan shepherds pie in blue and white oven dish with greens in background

Shepherd's pie is a real favourite here. I make different versions depending on what we have in the house. Sometimes I use lentils as a filling. Red lentils are good but make for a softer texture. Green or brown lentils are firmer and the result is quite different. Both are delicious.

My kids prefer a soya mince shepherd's pie however - so this is the one I'm sharing with you today. You can use dried soya mince - that you rehydrate at home. Or take advantage of one of the vegan mince brands that are now available in the fridge or freezer sections. It doesn't have to be soya - there are some lovely ones made from pea protein.

The mash can be made with any root vegetables. I've suggested a mix of potatoes and swede (rutabaga). However, you could use swede on its own or any combination of parsnip, turnip, Jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) or celeriac.

Sweet potatoes also make a lovely shepherd's pie topping.

How difficult is vegan shepherd's pie to make?

Much like a traditional shepherd's pie this vegan version isn't difficult to make at all. However, it does take time as there are a few stages involved.

  1. Cooking and mashing the topping
  2. Preparing the filling
  3. Baking the shepherd's pie.

The good news is that it can be made in advance, assembled and then baked just before you're ready to eat.

vegan shepherds pie in roasting dish

What should you serve with it?

I like greens alongside my shepherd's pie - sautéed kale or cabbage for example. 

However you may prefer one of the following sides:

  • steamed broccoli
  • carrots
  • salad
  • sautéed leeks
  • baked beans.

What ingredients do you need to make veggie shepherd's pie?

You will need the following ingredients.

For the topping:

  • 1 medium swede
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 1 tbsp vegan milk

For the filling:

  • sunflower oil
  • 1 onion
  • a large carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 200g soy mince
  • 1 tbsp marmite
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 100ml veg stock

Plus salt and pepper.

soy mince shepherds pie

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  • lentil shepherd's pie with herby celeriac mash
  • vegan hot pot
  • creamy mashed parsnips
  • aubergine and chickpea Indian-spiced shepherd's pie
  • mashed swede with nutmeg
  • vegan wellington
  • roasted swede

Some of these recipes are on my other site, Sneaky Veg.

How to make vegan shepherd's pie

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Vegan shepherd’s pie with swede and potato topping

A hearty and comforting vegan shepherd’s pie recipe, topped with swede and potato mash. Frugal and filling, this is a nourishing meat free dinner that everyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Main
Cuisine British, Vegan
Servings 6 people
Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the topping

  • 1 medium swede
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegan milk
  • Salt and pepper

For the filling

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
  • 200 g soy mince rehydrated if dried
  • 1 tablespoon marmite
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato purée
  • 100 ml veg stock
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C/gas mark 6.
  • Rehydrate your soy mince according to the packet instructions if using dried mince

To make the topping

  • Peel and chop a medium swede and 2 large potatoes. Chop the swede smaller than the potato as it takes a bit longer to cook.
  • Place in a large pan of water, bring to the boil and cook until soft.
  • Drain and mash with a little vegan butter, a dash of plant milk and some salt and pepper.

To make the filling

  • Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a large saucepan. Add a chopped onion and 2 diced carrots and sauté for 10 minutes until soft and the onion is turning golden brown.
  • Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic, stir and cook for one minute.
  • Add 1 tsp dried mixed herbs, 200g soy mince, 1 tbsp marmite and 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp nutritional yeast. Stir well.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until until the soy mince has browned slightly.
  • Then add a tin of chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato puree and 100ml vegetable stock.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until reduced and thickened.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To make the shepherd’s pie

  • Pour the filling into a large oven proof dish.
  • Spread over the mash and smooth over. Mark with a fork.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 582mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1929IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mg
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