Wild Atlantic Root Vegetable, Lentil & Pearl Barley Shepherd’s Pie – Authentic Ireland Recipe
Hearty plant-based Irish cottage bake topped with a ridged, golden-brown scallion potato mash.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇪 Ireland (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Green lentils, Pearl barley, Diced carrots and parsnips, Fresh rosemary, Thyme
Ingredients for Wild Atlantic Root Vegetable, Lentil & Pearl Barley Shepherd’s Pie (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) green lentils, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups pearl barley, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced carrots and parsnips
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh rosemary
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Ireland seasoning (thyme, garlic, savory mushroom broth)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme, garlic, savory mushroom broth for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine green lentils and pearl barley with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with diced carrots and parsnips and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.