4.3 from 12 votes
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
This hearty, earthy Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie combines flavorful veggies and lentils with a creamy sweet potato topping. Perfect for a fall feast.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
Sweet potato topping:
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons plain almond milk
- fresh thyme for garnish optional
Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 3 large carrots diced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms quartered
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 can lentils rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, fill with water until all potatoes are completely submerged.
- Then bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender
- Drain potatoes, mash with the vegan butter and almond milk; set aside
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil, onion, celery, carrots and cook, stirring frequently until the onion is translucent and veggies have started to soften, about 5 minutes
- Add the mushrooms and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, an additional 5-6 minutes
- Add the garlic and cook for one minute, then sprinkle the flour, italian seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to coat
- Slowly add the veggie broth, stirring well, followed by the soy sauce and bring to a simmer
- Add the lentil and peas and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish
- Carefully spread the sweet potatoes over the filling, then bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the potatoes have crisped a bit
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired
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Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
894mg
(26%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
27357IU
(547%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 27357IU | 547% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.