This vegan take on classic shepherd’s pie is jam-packed with bold and rich flavors that will ensure no one will miss the meat. While a great source of fiber, lentils also contain the highest amount of folate out of all plant-based foods.
Oven ready
If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, you’ll need to transfer cooked lentil filling to a baking dish before topping with mashed sweet potatoes and baking.
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 3 yellow onions diced
- 5 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vegan red wine or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 lbs sweet potato peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari gluten free
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk of choice