Shepherdless pie

A bit of an old favourite, really, so this is another version of not-cottage pie, there is another one here.  Basically its a lentil and veg casserole under a lovely mashed potato topping.  Delicious.

Potatoes
Olive oil
Onions
Garlic
Celery
Italian seasoning
Mushrooms
Lentils
Tomatoes
Veg stock
Mustard
Butter
Broccoli

1.  Peel and chop potatoes for mashing.
2.  Sautee onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, add whatever veg you are using eg. celery and mushrooms today, but often carrots, peppers, courgette, peas etc etc
3.  Add lentils and a lot of water/stock, simmer for a good while.
4.  Add fresh or tinned tomatoes and keep simmering.  Add whatever flavourings you fancy - this time it was an italian seasoning mix and a spoonful of mustard.
5.  Mash the potatoes with butter.
6.  Transfer the lentils to an oven dish, top with potato and bake until it starts going a bit golden.
7 Serve, with veg of your choice - we had steamed broccoli, scoff.