Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients:
- 4 Sweet Potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 Carrots chopped
- 1 c Onions 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery chopped
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 5 c Red Lentils prepared
- 30 oz Diced Tomatoes 2 - 15 ounces cans, undrained
- 1 tbsp Dried Basil
- 1 c Frozen Spinach chopped, squeezed dry
- 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos Or Tamari
- 2 tbsp Full Fat Canned Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- .5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil sweet potatoes for at least 15–20 minutes, or until soft enough to puree.
- Add carrots, onions, and celery to a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of butter and allow them to soften.
- Once the vegetables are softened, add the prepared lentils to the pan. Allow these to cook for several minutes with the other vegetables.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices along with basil, spinach, and coconut aminos or tamari. Let this simmer for 10–15 minutes so the flavors to mingle.
- When the sweet potatoes are soft all the way through, remove them from the heat and drain the water. Mash with a little salt and coconut milk until the consistency is perfect.
- Add the lentil filling to a 9 x 13 pan and top with a layer of sweet potatoes. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the topping becomes slightly browned. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 1035kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1284mg | Potassium: 3382mg | Fiber: 78g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 28625IU | Vitamin C: 40.5mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 21.5mg
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