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vegan shepherd’s pie recipe With Sweet Potato Mash Sunset
- Total Time: 73 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This reliable vegan shepherd’s pie offers a comforting aroma of herbs and savory lentils, crowned with a vibrant, creamy sweet potato topping that bakes to golden perfection. It is a quick, budget-friendly, and family-friendly plant-based meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (180 g) dry brown or green lentils
- 3 cups (450 g) chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, celery, onion)
- 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 medium (900 g) sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) unsweetened dairy-free milk (almond or oat)
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) vegan butter
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch salt
- Optional: 0.25 cup vegan cooking wine or 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Chop onions, carrots, and celery into small, uniform pieces. Mince garlic. Peel and cube sweet potatoes.
- Build Savory Lentil Base: In a large skillet or pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery in 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed (20-25 minutes).
- Create Sweet Potato Mash: While the lentil base cooks, boil or steam cubed sweet potatoes until very tender (10-15 minutes). Drain well. Mash with dairy-free milk, vegan butter, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour lentil filling into a 9×13 inch oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly. Spoon or pipe sweet potato mash over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned.
Notes
For variety, swap vegetables based on season; full-fat coconut milk can be used for a richer mash. Ensure an extra smooth mash by using an immersion blender. For a one-pot meal, assemble and bake in an oven-safe skillet. For umami, add vegan cooking wine or soy sauce to the filling. Choose organic, low-sodium ingredients for best flavor and health. Pre-chopped veggies save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 63 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (300 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg