Veggie Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Vegetable broth (1 cup)
• Lentils (1 cup, cooked)
• Mixed vegetables (such as peas, corn, and green beans) (2 cups)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Celery (2 stalks, diced)
• Carrots (2 medium, diced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Sweet potatoes (4 large, peeled and cubed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the mixed vegetables, lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
6. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!