Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash is a hearty, vegan comfort dish that combines a savory lentil filling with a creamy, sweet potato topping. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. With vibrant flavors and a warm aroma that fills your kitchen, this dish will surely impress your loved ones and keep them coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add carrots and cook until softened.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), drain, and mash with salt.
- Spread lentil mixture in the baking dish; top with sweet potato mash.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pie (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg