Name: Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp butter or olive oil; 1/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup mushrooms, chopped; 1 cup cooked lentils (or ground turkey/beef if preferred); 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried); 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Description

A wholesome twist on the classic comfort dish, this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and filled with a savory, hearty vegetable and lentil mixture. Perfect for a cozy and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1/4 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 cup cooked lentils (or ground turkey/beef if preferred)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and mushrooms; cook 3 more minutes.
Add lentils, peas, tomato paste, broth, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer until mixture thickens, about 8–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer filling to a baking dish. Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly on top.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is slightly golden.
Let cool briefly before serving.

Notes

For a richer topping, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast to the mashed sweet potatoes. You can also substitute lentils with ground meat for a non-vegetarian version.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: sweet potato shepherd’s pie, lentil shepherd’s pie, healthy comfort food, vegetarian pie