Hearty Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash 🌱🥔✨

 New Recipe: Hearty Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash 🌱🥔✨

Ingredients:

• For the filling:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup diced mushrooms (e.g.cremini or button)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cooked lentils (or canned, drained, and rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
    
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas or green beans
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• For the sweet potato mash topping:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil for vegan option)
  • ¼ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Add the mushrooms and garlic, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
   • Stir in the lentils, tomato paste, smoked paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 2 minutes.
   • Add the soy sauce and vegetable stock, stirring to combine. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Stir in the peas or green beans and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

2. Prepare the sweet potato mash:

   • Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
   • Mash the sweet potatoes with butter, milk, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Assemble the shepherd’s pie:

   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Spread the vegetable filling evenly in a greased baking dish. Top with the sweet potato mash, spreading it out or creating peaks with a fork.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

5. Serve:

   • Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Pair with a crisp side salad or steamed greens for a nutritious meal.

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Optional Variations:

• Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or vegan cheese on top for added richness.
• Replace sweet potato with mashed Yukon Gold potatoes for a traditional twist.
• Incorporate chopped zucchini or bell peppers for extra veggies.