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Hashimoto's-Friendly Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Parsnip Mash
A cozy British lentil pie with tender vegetables under a fluffy parsnip topping. It’s savory, familiar comfort food without a heavy crust.
Fits Hashimoto's, Celiac, PCOS and 15 more diets
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Ingredients
- 75 g brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 100 g green beans, trimmed and cut into short pieces
- 250 g parsnip, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 450 ml water
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Boil parsnip until very tender, then drain well.15 min timer
- Simmer lentils, carrot, green beans, garlic, and thyme until tender.30 min timer
- Mash parsnip with olive oil until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon lentil filling into a small baking dish; spread mash over it.
- Bake at 400°F until the topping is golden at the edges.15 min timer
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Lentils, carrots, green beans and parsnip; no soy or grains.
- Picky eater: Mild thyme-seasoned lentils sit under a smooth, fluffy parsnip mash.
- No red meat: Brown lentils and vegetables make the savory pie filling.
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