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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie II

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"This was our first vegetarian recipe and has withstood the test of time, now one of our staple recipes." — souliere

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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.
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.
Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 27, 2005

Excellent Recipe. I didn't have any yeast extract spread, so I substituted nutritional yeast flakes (about 1/4 cup) and it had the same effect. Also, I'm not vegan, so I mashed the potatoes with milk and a little butter to add flavor, and topped with about 1/2 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese to make a bubbly mess. Also, I added a bunch of frozen green beans to the mix to get more veggies in there. My family (including two kids - 4 and 2) LOVED this, and my husband asked me when I was going to make it again. I served it with oven roasted broccoli (broccoli, olive oil and a little salt put in the oven at 450 for about 15 minutes.) Yum, Yum.

—Veronica

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 14, 2008

This recipe is terrible. I followed the instructions almost exactly, the only thing i did differently was i used boullion instead of yeast extract. I also added a cup of water into the barley/lentil mixture before putting it in the oven because I was worried it would have been too dry. I was correct in doing so as all the water I added was absorbed. The coarseness of the lentils, barley walnuts in conjunction with the smoothness of the potato topping just doesn't work. It's chewey and completely throws me off of the rest of the dish. The only reason I didn't give this 1 star is that at least the flavour was half decent and the dish was marginally edible if you are starving and there is nothing left in your house.

—Kivgaen

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May 17, 2006

We have updated this recipe to clarify the yeast extract spread ingredient.

—the allrecipes staff

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Jul 02, 2006

Very good and simple. I took the advice of others and cooked lentils/barley for 15 then added carrots and onions to the same pot. Came out great. Also added a bay leaf and oregeno to the lentil mixture and cheese between the mixture and mashed pots. My husband had 3 helpings! Note: if you have a family that likes large servings then double the recipe amounts.

—deesnyder

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Dec 14, 2004

This was really good! I added garlic, and whirled the carrots, walnuts, onions, and garlic in the food processor (rather than chopping/shredding). Added a little extra water and flour for more gravy. We are definitely adding it to our regular rotation.

—Susan

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Oct 12, 2003

This recipe turned out surprisingly flavourful. I did make a few alterations though. First, I doubled it because it is soooo good and you'll want the leftovers. Then, I added 2 tsp. of garlic to the veggie broth/lentil/barley mixture. In addition on successive attempts, I added tofu on the bottom, then spinach and mushrooms on top, and then the lentil mixture with some frozen mixed veggies stirred in. I omitted the nuts and doubled the mashed potatoes to make a yummy "crust". But each to their own! Thanks Ron for a great recipe that I will always treasure.

—kbtvs

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May 14, 2006

I couldn't get over how good this was. I couldn't get the yeast spread either, but I mixed a little warm water with dry yeast and then measured out the right amount. I also substituted 2 yams and 1 red potato for the topping. I also added a little water after the lental/ barley mixture had cooked for a bit. Thanks for wonderful veg dish.

—CATHRN

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Jul 27, 2010

I am really surprised by the high reviews for this recipe. I tried it two nights ago, followed instructions exactly and ended up with a very dense, extremely plain tasting, unpleasant brown/white casserole. The brown layer was as dense as the mashed potatoes, and lacking in color and vegetables. I've been a vegetarian for a long time now, and I wonder how many great veggie recipes some of the readers here have tried. This one had a savory taste and thick texture, but there was just no variety of flavor, no creaminess, no color, blech. I tried it again the next night, thinking it might age well, but no change. Adding copious amounts of cheese, green onions and bacon bits on top helped it resemble a baked potato so we could finish it off.

—Angela

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Nutrition

Calories
184 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
29.8 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
5.2 g
8%

Fiber
5.5 g
22%

Protein
6.2 g
12%

Sodium
147 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie II

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 184
Calories from Fat: 47

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 147mg 6 %
** Potassium 482mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.8g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22 %
Protein 6.2g 12 %
Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 36 %
Vitamin C 18 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 28 %
** Vitamin B6 23 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 45 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.