Lentil Shepherd'S Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Put the washed lentils into a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Cover with water and boil gently until tender, about 45 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain. Preheat oven to 400°.
4. 4
   Use 1/2 of the butter or vegan margarine to grease a shallow ovenproof dish.
5. 5
   Saute the onions in the remaining butter or vegan magarine in a large saucepan for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the garlic, mixed herbs, tomatoes, soy sauce, lentils, parsley, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Spoon the mixture into the dish.
8. 8
   Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top, drawing the prongs of the fork over the surface to make ridges.
9. 9
   Dot the whole surface with a little butter or vegan margarine.
10. 10
    Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.