Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash (Plant-Based Comfort)

Ingredients

• • green lentils: 1 cup, rinsed
• • sweet potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced
• • cauliflower: 1 large head, chopped into florets
• • olive oil: 2 tablespoons
• • onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
• • garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• • carrot: 2 medium, diced
• • celery stalks: 2, diced
• • vegetable broth: 3 cups
• • tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
• • Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
• • thyme: 1 teaspoon, dried
• • rosemary: 1 teaspoon, dried
• • salt: to taste
• • black pepper: to taste
• • nutritional yeast: 2 tablespoons
• • almond milk: 1/4 cup (unsweetened)
• • fresh parsley: for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2 In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. 3 In another pot, add cauliflower florets and cover with water. Boil until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor with almond milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. 4 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. 5 Add carrots and celery to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
6. 6 Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
7. 7 In a large ovenproof dish, spread the lentil and vegetable mixture evenly. Layer the cooked sweet potatoes on top, followed by the cauliflower mash.
8. 8 Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and bubbly.
9. 9 Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• • This hearty Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie is perfect on its own, but you can pair it with a simple green salad tossed in a light vinaigrette for added freshness and crunch. For a nourishing and complete meal, serve alongside steamed green beans or asparagus. To complement the savory flavors, consider a refreshing herbal iced tea or a glass of chilled cucumber-infused water. These beverages not only enhance the meal's freshness but also keep it light and hydrating.

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