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Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A hearty and comforting vegan twist on the classic British Shepherd's Pie, featuring a rich lentil and vegetable base topped with creamy sweet potato mash.

25m prep + 55m cook6 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
380 cal|18g protein|65g carbs|8g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Green Lentils
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 3 large Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Cook lentils: Rinse lentils. Add to a pot with vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
  3. 3Prepare vegetables: Dice carrots, celery, and onion. Mince garlic.
  4. 4Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. 5Combine: Stir in tomato paste, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked lentils and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Prepare sweet potato topping: While the lentils are cooking, peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with plant-based milk, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7Assemble and bake: Pour the lentil mixture into a baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. 8Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Substitutions

Dairy MilkPlant-Based Milk

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