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Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie: Your Cozy Comfort Food

Cozy Up with Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Delight

A cozy, vegan Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie that satisfies comfort food cravings and is gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Topping
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil or vegan butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Lentil Filling
  • 1 cup Lentils Can substitute with chickpeas or cooked quinoa.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be a milder option.
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with zucchini.
  • 1 stalk Celery Can be omitted.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can use garlic powder if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Dried herbs can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary Can substitute with dried herbs.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Check for gluten-free if needed.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes, add to salted water, and boil for about 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, fresh thyme, and rosemary, cooking for another minute.
  5. Rinse lentils and add to the skillet with vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes.
  6. Mash cooked sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and a splash of plant-based milk.
  7. Layer the lentil mixture in a baking dish, then spread the sweet potato mash on top.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
  9. Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with other veggies or legumes to suit your tastes.

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