What is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie made of?

The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Green Peas, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 17 is above.

How long does it take to make Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie?

About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 491.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.

Is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie healthy?

Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 491.43 calories and 21.57 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 586.49 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.47 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American, British, Irish
Ingredients: 1 dash Black Pepper; 2 whole Carrot; 3 stalk Celery; 0.5 cup Green Peas; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 5 whole Russet Potato; 2 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shredded Vegan Cheddar Cheese; 0.5 cup Soy Milk; 3 tbsp Vegan Cream Cheese; 0.5 cup Vegan Mayonnaise; 14 oz Vegan Meatless Steak; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Whole Peeled Tomato; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American British Irish High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie pairs a rich, meaty-textured vegan filling with sweet onions, carrots, celery, and peas under a blanket of ultra-creamy mashed potatoes. Olive oil, vegan mayo, and cream cheese substitute make the topping silky, while soy cheese adds a cozy, melty finish. Serve this comforting bake for a family dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want something warm and satisfying.

Prep20 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

49 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 53 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 12 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 90 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 76
Metabolic: 44
Digestive: 26
Inflammatory: 40
Performance: 48
General Wellness

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes; drain.
3

Stir the vegan mayonnaise, soy milk, olive oil, vegan cream cheese, and salt into the potatoes, then mash with a potato masher until smooth and fluffy. Set the mashed potatoes aside.
4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, frozen peas, and tomato; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepper.
6

Lower the heat to medium-low and crumble the plant-based ground beef into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat substitute, until the mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
7

Spread the vegetarian meat substitute mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
8

Top with the prepared mashed potatoes, smoothing them into an even layer. Sprinkle the potatoes with shredded soy cheese.
9

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
10

Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Plant Based Shepherd's Pie is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Green Peas. Each serving provides about 491.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Green Peas, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 17 is above.
How long does it take to make Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie?: About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 491.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 10 steps.
Is Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie healthy?: Plant-Based Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 491.43 calories and 21.57 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 586.49 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.47 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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