Vegetarian Shepard's Pie

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This is a nice alternative to the meat options

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Steps

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In 3-quart saucepan , bring lentils , salt and water to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , loosely covered , until tender.

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Cooking time may take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour , depending on the variety and the age of the lentils.

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When they are done , there will be just a little water left.

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Drain it off and reserve it for another use.

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2 pare the potatoes , and rinse and quarter them.

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Put them in a 3-quart saucepan.

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Add salt and cold water to cover.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer , loosely covered , about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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3 in the meantime , prepare filling.

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In 12-inch skillet , heat olive oil and cook chopped onion for 10 minutes.

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Add diced carrots and cook an additional 10 minutes.

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Sprinkle vegetables with flour and cook , stirring , until flour is absorbed , about 3 minutes.

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Stir in diced tomatoes , soy sauce and seasonings.

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Stir in cooked lentils.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , for 5 minutes.

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Taste and adjust seasoning.

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Remove .

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Ingredients

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dry green lentils, salt, water, potatoes, olive oil, diced onion, carrots, unbleached all-purpose flour, diced tomatoes, low sodium soy sauce, marjoram, fresh coarse ground black pepper, frozen peas, butter, milk, cheddar cheese