Breaking bread at the dinner table.

Having to stay at home or shelter in place means we have an opportunity to reconnect with family during dinnertime. One-pot meals and casseroles are a great way to do that. What’s better than a big warm centerpiece with side salads and bread? Leftovers of course! Double this recipe to ensure you have leftovers for lunches throughout this week.

Shepherd’s Pie

A hearty comfort food, just as satisfying as the original but without the meat. Goes great with gravy on top.

Yield: 4–6 servings

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, sauté the tempeh with the oil and tamari until tempeh starts to brown. Continue sautéing, adding onion, celery, mushrooms, and carrots. Stir in remaining filling ingredients except lentils.
3. When carrots are tender, add lentils. Stir and simmer until the liquid has evaporated. Remove bay leaf.
4. In a medium bowl mash the potatoes with olive oil and soymilk. Add salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
5. Pour the vegetable-lentil mixture into a lightly oiled 10-inch pie pan or a 3- to 4-quart casserole and top with the mashed potatoes.
6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

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