Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

• 2 (4 ounce) packets instant mashed potatoes
• 4 cups water, heated to boiling
• 1 cup lentils, sorted
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups peas and carrots (frozen is fine)
• 1 cup corn (canned corn will work fine)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce or 2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
• 34 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pinch cayenne
• salt and pepper
• nonstick cooking spray or oil

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Boil water for mashed potatoes.
3. When boiling, add instant mashed potatoes and set aside.
4. Cook lentils and bay leaves in water for about 15-20 minutes.
5. (Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer.)
6. Get them soft, but not mushy.
7. Test for done-ness; pour off any excess water.
8. Dice onion, saute in olive oil; when softened, add peas and carrots, cook until tender; then add cooked lentils and the rest of the ingredients.
9. Adjust seasonings.
10. Coat 2 quart casserole with cooking spray or oil.
11. Load in lentil mixture, spread evenly in pan.
12. Top with mashed potatoes, creating swirls with a spatula or spoon for browning.
13. Bake for about 30 minutes.
14. Serve hot.
15. Top with more fresh parsley or cheddar cheese if desired.

packets instant mashed potatoes, water, lentils, water, bay leaves, olive oil, onion, peas, corn, garlic, fresh parsley, vegetarian worcestershire sauce, oregano, cayenne, salt, nonstick cooking spray

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-shepherds-pie-476123 (may not work)