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 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra

3 lbs yellow onions, peeled and sliced into half moons

sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon thyme leaves, minced

1 bay leaf

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 ½ cups French lentils, rinsed

1 ½ tablespoons sherry/balsamic vinegar

1 ½ tablespoons gluten-free tamari soy sauce

5 cups vegetable stock (plus extra)

subheading: CAULIFLOWER POTATO MASH:

2 cups water

2 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed

1 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped

4 cups cauliflower florets (from approximately ½ a large head)

4 tablespoons vegan butter, room temperature

½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

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