Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Submitted by Alejandra from TX

"A very flavorful Shepherd's Pie that you are sure to love!"

Ingredients:
2 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 teaspoon yeast extract spread
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 large carrot, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 potatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon water
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

5. Combine flour and water and stir into carrot mixture; simmer until thickened. Combine carrot mixture with lentil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over lentil mixture.

6. Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

Groups:
Main Dish, Vegetarian

Preparation Time:
15 mins

Cooking Time:
1 hour

Servings:
8