Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with lamb or mutton, but this vegetarian version replaces the meat with a hearty mix of vegetables and sweet potatoes.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the carrots, celery, corn, and peas. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
7. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
9. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 12g

Protein 10g20%

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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.