Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie traditionally uses lamb, but this vegetarian version substitutes the meat with flavorful vegetables and sweet potatoes for a delicious twist.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Mashed Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Grated Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them until tender, then drain and mash them with olive oil.
3. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the carrots and cook until slightly softened.
4. Stir in the peas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
5. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the top.
6. In a small bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, butter, and milk until smooth. Spread this mixture over the sweet potatoes.
7. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.