Turkey and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Lean turkey mince and red lentils under a fluffy dairy free mash. A hearty, family pie that feeds a crowd.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.18 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 15 to 18 minutes until a knife slides in easily.
16 min 40 s - 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan. Brown the turkey for 6 minutes, breaking it up. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 6 minutes.
11 min 40 s - 3
Stir in the tomato purée and thyme for 1 minute. Add the lentils and water. Simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft and the sauce is thick.
20 min - 4
Stir in the peas and season well with black pepper.
- 5
Drain the potatoes and mash with the spread and soya milk until smooth.
- 6
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spoon the turkey mix into a baking dish, top with the mash and rough it up with a fork.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes until the top is golden at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
25 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.