Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato

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This vegan shepherd's pie is comforting, healthy, delicious and really easy to make. You can also make it in batches to freeze and serve when you don't have much time to cook. We used lentils to make ours, but you could use chickpeas instead, if you'd prefer. Serve with fresh cilantro if desired.

Submitted by MyNutriCounter
Published on February 1, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 red onion, chopped

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons cumin, divided

  • 3 cups cooked lentils

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 2 ½ sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped, or to taste

  • ⅓ cup coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add red onion, white onion, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Cook, stirring gently, until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes, stock, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil; simmer filling until flavors are blended, 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain water; add coconut milk and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth.

  4. Pour filling into a large baking dish; add the sweet potato mash on top and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Honey can be substituted for the maple syrup, if you aren't vegan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465 Calories
9g Fat
82g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 82g 30%
Dietary Fiber 21g 74%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 164mg 13%
Iron 9mg 49%
Potassium 1554mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.