Vegan Shepherds Pie with Chickpeas & Sweet Potato

Chickpea Veggie Pie Filling:

• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/3 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 6 cloves of garlic finely chopped
• 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1.5 to 2 cups Veggies -carrots, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, celery, chopped
• 3/4 tsp or more salt divided
• 1/2 cup peas
• 15 oz can chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked
• 1.25 to 1.5 cups water
• black pepper and cayenne to taste 1/4 tsp or more
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce optional
• 1/4 tsp celery seed optional
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water

Sweet Potato Mash:

• 12 to 14 oz chopped sweet potatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme

Breadcrumb Garlic Olive oil topping:

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast optional
• fresh rosemary or thyme