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Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes 3; Coconut oil 2 tbsp; Sea salt 1/4 tsp; Maple syrup 1-2 tbsp; Coconut oil 1 tbsp; Onion 1; Garlic 2 cloves; Lentils 1 1/2 cups; Vegetable stock 4 cups; Fresh thyme 2 tsp; Mixed Veggies 1 10-ounce bag; Portobello mushrooms 2; Balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp; Coconut oil 1 tbsp; Black pepper 1 pinch; Sea salt 1 pinch; Garlic 1 clove

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1h 15m
Serves 9
Medium
425 °F
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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	For the sweet potato topping
	3 Sweet potatoes large organic (thoroughly washed + peeled and roughly chopped into big chunks)
	2 tbsp Coconut oil or vegan butter // if avoiding oil, omit or sub vegetable brot
	1/4 tsp Sea salt
	1-2 tbsp Maple syrup optional, depending on sweetness of potatoes
	For the filling
	1 tbsp Coconut oil or avocado oil (if avoiding oil, sub water or vegetable broth)
	1 Onion medium , diced
	2 cloves Garlic minced
	1 1/2 cups Lentils uncooked brown or green, rinsed and drained
	4 cups Vegetable stock DIY or store-bought
	2 tsp Fresh thyme
	1 10-ounce bag Mixed Veggies frozen: peas, carrots, green beans, and corn
	For the mushrooms (optional)
	2 Portobello mushrooms stems removed and sliced in 1/4-inch slices
	4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
	1 tbsp Coconut oil melted or avocado oil (sub water if avoiding oil)
	1 pinch Black pepper
	1 pinch Sea salt
	1 clove Garlic minced

Nutritional information

273

calories

5,7g

fat

43,6g

carbohydrates

12,6g

protein

0mg

cholesterol

409mg

sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe

This Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a fantastic vegan Christmas dish which can be enjoyed by everyone! In this recipe, I give an option for adding a layer of mushrooms to the pie. I always add mushrooms because I love their flavor but I know some people can’t stand them, so you can leave them out if you’re not a fan.

I start by cooking and mashing the sweet potatoes for the topping. Then sauté the onions and garlic before adding lentils, broth and thyme. Cook this mixture until the lentils are soft and tender. If you decide to use mushrooms, marinate them with balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and garlic before cooking them in a large skillet. Layer up the shepherds pie starting with lentils at the base, followed by mushrooms and topped with the mashed sweet potato.

To make my Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie?

Ingredients for Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Steps to make Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

1
Cook the sweet potatoes
15

Place the sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft.
2
Mash the sweet potatoes
3

Drain the water from the pot and transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash until smooth.
3
Add coconut oil and season
2

Mix in coconut oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like sweeter sweet potatoes, add a teaspoon of maple syrup to taste. Cover loosely and leave to rest.
4
Heat the oven and prepare a baking dish
5

Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
5
Marinate mushrooms
5

If using mushrooms, add the portobello mushrooms to a bowl and marinade with balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Mix well and leave to marinate for 5 minutes.
6
Sauté onions and garlic
5

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add lentils, broth and thyme
15

Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
8
Cook the mushrooms
5

Place a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and the mushrooms along with their marinade. Cook for 2-3 minutes in an even layer. Flip carefully and continue to cook on other side for 2-3 more minutes.
9
Add frozen vegetables
10

Ten minutes before the lentils are cooked, stir in the frozen vegetables. Stir the mixture and cover. Drain off any additional vegetable stock and season again with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Assemble the pie
2

Place the lentils in the bottom of the lightly greased baking dish. Top with portobello mushrooms and spoon the mashed sweet potatoes on top. Smooth the potatoes and season with more salt, pepper and thyme (optional).
11
Bake
20

Bake for 20 minutes, until the edges start to bubble and the potatoes are lightly browned on top.
12
Serve

Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

I can’t wait for you to try this Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. It’s delicious, filling and 100% plant-based! Try it out soon and come back to leave a review below letting me know what you think.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!