Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Pepper Crispy Onions

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• • 2 celery stalks, diced
• • 2 garlic cloves, grated
• • 2 teaspoons dried or fresh thyme leaves
• • 2 cups store-bought, cooked brown lentils
• • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• • 1 cup vegetable stock
• • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• • 1 (24-ounce) container store-bought mashed potatoes, warmed
• • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• • Fresh Gourmet® Lightly Salted Crispy Onions