Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian)
Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) layers a hearty lentil–barley filling in rich umami gravy beneath a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. Toasty walnuts add subtle crunch while carrots and onions bring sweetness, making each bite cozy and satisfying. Serve for a comforting family dinner or a make-ahead weekday meal that reheats beautifully.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, lentils, barley, and yeast extract; simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 3/4 cup broth, the carrot, the onion, and the walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Drain and mash.
- 7
Stir together the flour and water in a small bowl; add to the carrot mixture and simmer until thickened.
- 8
Combine the carrot mixture with the lentil mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
- 9
Transfer the carrot-lentil mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish; spoon the mashed potatoes over the top.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 188.12 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.98 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 28.54 g 10%
- Total Fat 6.37 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 561.97 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 5.22 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 1.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 80.71 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 531.48 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 68.04 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lentil and Barley Shepherd's Pie (Vegetarian) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Barley, Carrot, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 188.12 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Barley, Carrot, Diced Potatoes, Lentils. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian)?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 188.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) healthy?
- Lentil and Barley Shepherd’s Pie (Vegetarian) has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 188.12 calories and 6.98 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 561.97 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten 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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