Lentil and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 3 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 can tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. 1

   Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with coconut oil and salt until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.

4. 4

   Season filling with salt and pepper. Spread sweet potato mash evenly over the top.

5. 5

   Score the top with a fork for texture. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until top is slightly golden.

6. 6

   Let cool 10 minutes before serving.