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

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

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie, a delightful vegan and gluten-free dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Topping
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be swapped with coconut oil or vegan butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Lentil Filling
  • 1 cup Lentils can be replaced with cooked quinoa or chickpeas
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 2 medium Carrots can substitute with zucchini
  • 2 stalks Celery can be omitted if not available
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme can use dried herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary can use dried herbs
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth ensure it's gluten-free if required

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes, boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for an additional minute.
  5. Combine rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Mash cooked sweet potatoes with salt, pepper, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  7. Layer lentil mixture in the baking dish, top with mashed sweet potatoes.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  9. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be stored and reheated easily.

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