Shepherd's pie, vegetable

Vegetable shepherd’s pie is a prepared dish with a vegetable and lentil base and a potato topping. It provides mainly carbohydrate, with some protein and fat. Per 100g, this recipe contains 16g of carbohydrate, 4.5g of protein and 3.9g of fat, and provides 479 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Lentils contribute plant protein, and the dish also provides minerals including potassium and iron. For people watching their salt or saturated fat intake, the amounts will depend on the ingredients and any seasoning added. The figures shown apply to this vegetable and lentil recipe rather than all shepherd’s pies. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.