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    Oh My Veggies » Holiday Recipes » Christmas Recipes

    Chickpea Shepherd's Pie

    Published: Dec 15, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This chickpea vegan Shepherd's pie is perfect comfort food that is also easy to make! Healthy and delicious, this crowd-pleasing dish is also great for special occasions. Gluten-free, oil-free and dairy-free. 

    Chickpea vegan Shepherd's pie gluten-free

    I have to admit that I didn’t actually like Shepherd’s pie that much before going vegan, but since then (perhaps paradoxically) I’ve actually become a less fussy eater.

    As long as something is vegan, chances are I will eat it. I’m always willing to give new meals a go and get creative with the ways I use both familiar ingredients and ones I’ve never heard of before. There is just endless room for innovation in vegan cooking!

    I wanted to create a vegan Shepherd’s pie recipe firstly because Christmas is just around the corner. A dish like this can certainly make a fantastic centrepiece. Plus, it’s gotten much colder over the last few weeks, and I’m naturally craving endless amounts of comfort food. And few dishes are quite as comforting as flavourful veggies with a thick layer of mashed potato on top!

    Chickpea Shepherd's pie vegan gluten-free

    What’s to love about this vegan Shepherd’s pie?

    Pretty much everything! Every time this comes out of the oven, it disappears in minutes.

    Not only is this vegan Shepherd’s pie full of flavour, but it is also a healthier version, made with only wholesome ingredients and entirely oil-free. In other words, it’s a great way to get more vegetables into your diet even if you’re not a fan of salad!

    Easy vegan chickpea Shepherd's pie

    This is also a very easy recipe. Shepherd’s pie can seem like a confusing dish, but this one is perfect for beginners in the kitchen. The hardest step is probably waiting for it while it is in the oven, but the great thing is that you can prepare extra so that you have lunch or dinner ready to go for a few days.

    Chickpea vegan Shepherd's pie gluten-free

    The finished Shepherd’s pie is:

    • Cosy and comforting.
    • A perfect seasonal dish.
    • Gluten-free.
    • Oil-free.
    • Meal prep friendly.
    • Created with lots of vegetables.
    • Full of flavour.
    • Ideal for Christmas.

    Gluten-free vegan Shepherd's pie with chickpeas

    It is delicious on its own, or wish a side dish such as salad, roasted vegetables, vegan Yorkshire pudding, etc.

    How to make this vegan comfort food classic

    To make the mashed potato layer, simply boil potatoes for around 12-15 minutes, then mash them in a mixing bowl. Add plant based milk, minced garlic and nutritional yeast while mashing for extra flavour.

    While the potatoes are cooking, make the chickpea veggie filling. Start by cooking onion and garlic on a medium-high heat for a few minutes, then add the bell pepper, zucchini, celery and carrots, cooking them for 3-4 minutes more.

    Now add the mushrooms, together with paprika, cumin and dry basil. Stir together for a few minutes, before adding the tomato paste. 

    Once the mushrooms have cooked down and shrunk, lower the heat and add the chickpeas, tamari, veggie broth and cornstarch. You may add more salt if you wish. Allow the filling to simmer on a low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.

    Chickpea Fajitas

    Then, transfer the filling to an oven-proof dish and layer the mashed potatoes on top. Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees C/350 F. This vegan shepherd's pie is best when eaten immediately, however you can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container, reheating as needed.

    Chickpea vegan Shepherd's pie

    Easy vegan Shepherd's pie with chickpeas

    Tips and modifications

    • If you do not have the exact ones I used, feel free to use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge.
    • Keep an eye out on the Shepherd's pie while it's in the oven - you can also put a baking tray underneath, as some of the filling may spill over slightly during the cooking process. 
    • Sweet potato would also make a delicious top layer.

    Vegan chickpea Shepherd's pie

    Other recipes you might like...

    • A vegan gingerbread cake would make a great dessert!
    • Serve stuffed mushrooms as a simple appetizer!
    • My easy vegan lentil loaf is another yummy Christmas main course idea.

    Vegan chickpea Shepherd's pie

    Let me know in the comments - what's your favourite comfort food dish? If you give this vegan Shepherd's pie a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies) so I can see your creations, and leave your feedback in the comments below together with a star rating!

    Recipe

    Chickpea Vegan Shepherd's Pie (Gluten-free)

    This chickpea vegan Shepherd's pie is perfect comfort food that is also easy to make! Healthy and delicious, this crowd-pleasing dish is also great for special occasions. Gluten-free, oil-free and dairy-free. 
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Chickpeas, Christmas, comfort food, Dinner, earth of maria, easy, party food, potato, Shepherd's pie, to move
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 377kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the potatoes

    • 2.2 lbs potatoes peeled and chopped
    • ½ cup almond milk or any other plantbased milk of choice
    • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 1 clove garlic minced

    For the filling

    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 large red bell pepper
    • 1 medium zucchini chopped
    • 2 stalks celery chopped
    • 2 large carrots chopped
    • 1 lb mushrooms chopped finely
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 2 tsp cumin
    • 1 tbsp dried basil
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 0.5 lbs cooked chickpeas (around 1.5 cups)
    • 2 tbsp tamari
    • ¾ cup veggie broth
    • ¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    • salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • To make the mashed potato layer, simply boil potatoes for around 12-15 minutes, then mash them in a mixing bowl. Add plant based milk, minced garlic and nutritional yeast while mashing for extra flavour.
    • While the potatoes are cooking, make the chickpea veggie filling and preheat the oven to 180 degrees C/350 F. Start by cooking onion and garlic on a medium-high heat for a few minutes, then add the bell pepper, zucchini, celery and carrots, cooking them for 3-4 minutes more.
    • Add the mushrooms, together with paprika, cumin and dry basil. Stir together for a few minutes, before adding the tomato paste. 
    • Once the mushrooms have cooked down and shrunk, lower the heat and add the chickpeas, tamari, veggie broth and cornstarch. You may add more salt if you wish. Allow the filling to simmer on a low heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens.
    • Transfer the filling to an oven-proof dish and layer the mashed potatoes on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.

    Notes

    This vegan shepherd's pie is best when eaten immediately, however you can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container, reheating as needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 2234mgFiber: 13gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 8015IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 6mg
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