French Onion Shepherd's Pie with Lentils

Super comforting, hearty enough to serve as a plant-based main, make ahead-friendly, and just so flavourful from all of the caramelized onions. We top it with a creamy and satisfying cauliflower potato mash for a little extra vegetable goodness.

subheading: French Onion & Lentil Filling:

2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra

3 lbs yellow onions

salt and black pepper

1 tbsp thyme leaves

1 bay leaf

½ tsp (1 clove) minced garlic

1 tbsp tomato paste

1½ cups French lentils, rinsed

1½ tbsps sherry or balsamic vinegar

1½ tbsps tamari soy sauce

5 cups vegetable stock

subheading: Cauliflower Potato Mash:

1 tsp (2 cloves) smashed garlic

1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes

4 cups cauliflower florets (from ½ large head)

4 tbsp butter

½ cup milk

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

salt and black pepper

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

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