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Sweet Potato & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

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A comforting, nourishing dish with bright orange mashed sweet potatoes and savory lentil filling, perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil them until tender.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
  4. Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are cooked.
  6. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with salt and pepper.
  7. Spread the lentil mixture in a baking dish and top with the mashed sweet potatoes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is slightly golden.

Notes

Choose lentils that hold their shape for a textured filling. Add panko on top in the last five minutes for extra crunch.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg