Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 5 Servings

1/8 c (30 mL) red wine
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) dried rosemary
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) garlic powder
3 c (210 g) white button or cremini mushrooms, diced
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 sticks celery, diced
1/8 c (15 g) whole-wheat pastry flour
3 1/2 tbsp (53 mL) tamari
1 tsp (5 mL) vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)
2 tbsp (32 g) tomato paste
2 1/2 c (495 g) cooked brown or green lentils
2/3 c (89 g) frozen peas
2 c (400 g) sweet potatoes, cooked and cubed
2/3 tbsp (10 mL) reduced-sodium tamari
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme
1/8 tsp (0.6 mL) nutmeg
1/8 tsp (0.6 mL) ground black pepper
1/3 c (36 g) breadcrumbs
1/8 tsp (0.6 mL) iodized salt

Directions

1. To make the filling: In a large pot over high heat, combine the wine, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and mushrooms (or minced cauliflower if preferred). Cook for 7-8 minutes or until the mushrooms release their juices and begin to reduce down.

   
   
   

2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add the flour, tamari, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Reduce the heat to medium-high for a few minutes to cook out the raw flavor of the flour. Stir in the tomato paste and add a few tablespoons of water. As the mixture thickens, add another 1/4 c (60 mL) or so of the water. Stir.

   
   
   

3. As the mixture thickens again, add the lentils and the remaining water and continue to stir. Let it thicken and bubble, then remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the peas.

   
   
   

4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

   
   
   

5. To make the topping: Preheat the oven to 400 F (204 C). In a medium bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with the tamari, thyme, nutmeg (freshly grated if accessible), and pepper.

   
   
   

6. Smooth the sweet potatoes over the filling, using a spatula. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and salt on top.

   
   
   

7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until browning around the edges and bubbly.

   
   
   

8. Let it sit for 5 minutes or so, and then serve.

   
   
   

9. Note: A stick of celery is also called a rib of celery. A celery stalk is the whole bunch!

   
   
   

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