Wild Mushroom and Lentil Cottage Pie

Wild Mushroom and Lentil Cottage Pie
Wild Mushroom and Lentil Cottage Pie requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 8 servings with 227 calories, 11g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of tomato paste, salt, pre exotic mushroom blend, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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To prepare topping, place potato and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook 20 minutes or until very tender; drain. Return potato to pan.
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Add buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper to potato; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 37
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To prepare filling, combine lentils, 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bay leaf in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
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Drain, and set aside.
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Combine 1/2 cup vegetable broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Set flour mixture aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms; cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 2 cups broth.
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Add sherry, soy sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and lentils to mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in flour mixture, and cook until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk.
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Spoon lentil mixture into a 2-quart casserole; top with potato mixture, spreading evenly.
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Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until potatoes are golden.
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Drizzle truffle oil over potatoes.
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Garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score47
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