Crockpot Keto Shepherd’s Pie (Cauliflower Topping)
Brace yourself—Shepherd’s Pie just had a total vegan keto makeover and she’s strutting in with cauliflower heels and attitude to match.
This isn’t grandma’s mushy dish with meat hiding under potatoes like it’s in witness protection. Oh no, we glow different now.
We swapped carbs for comfort, flavor for days, and protein so good it could do squats.
Cauliflower took one look at mashed potatoes and said, “Move, I’m the main character now.”
Dump it all in your slow cooker, live your life, and return to a miracle in casserole form. Girl, it’s comfort food—elevated.
Crockpot Keto Shepherd’s Pie (Cauliflower Topping)
A hearty, plant-based twist on classic Shepherd’s Pie featuring a savory lentil-veggie base and a creamy, garlicky cauliflower mash topping.
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2 cups cooked green or brown lentils
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Cauliflower Topping:
- 1 large head cauliflower chopped (about 4 cups)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 garlic clove roasted or sautéed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft (or toss them raw into the crockpot if lazy).
- Add lentils, tomato paste, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well and transfer to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2.
- Meanwhile, steam cauliflower until fork-tender (roughly 10 minutes).
- Blend cauliflower with almond milk, nutritional yeast, vegan butter, garlic, and salt until creamy.
- Once filling is ready, spread cauliflower mash on top.
- Cover again and cook on warm for 15 minutes so everything gets cozy together.
- Garnish with parsley, serve hot, and pretend it took way more effort.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 62%
- Folate: 28%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the lentil mix for depth.
- Use roasted garlic for that “I actually tried” flavor.
- Top with crushed walnuts or smoked paprika before serving.
- Leftovers? Even better the next day, just like drama-filled reality TV.
