Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Rachel Ponce
September 1, 2022
Here is a savory pie that’s so satisfying, a meat eater wouldn’t dare be disappointed with it. This main course contender isn’t just delicious, it’s highly photogenic. Premade or frozen ready-to-use lentils and rice are a great shortcut for this recipe. When deciding on a vegetarian lineup of dishes, the star player doesn’t have to be a fake processed meat. In this recipe, the vegetables and grains steal the show. This can be made in one cast iron pan, or in individual casserole pans if preferred.
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Ingredients
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| 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thirds | |
| 2 teaspoons and 1 pinch salt, divided | |
| 4 tablespoons butter, softened | |
| 1/4 cup Manchego cheese, grated | |
| 1/2 teaspoon black pepper | |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 4 sprigs rosemary | |
| 2 cups cooked lentils | |
| 1 cup cooked wild rice | |
| 1 yellow onion, chopped | |
| 2 yellow onion, chopped | |
| 2 cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 cup vegetable stock | |
| 1 cup crushed tomatoes | |
| 1 cup frozen corn | |
| 1 cup frozen peas |
Directions
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Step 1 (Preparation)
Place sweet potatoes in large pan with big pinch of salt. Bring to boil then cook for 15–20 minutes. When fork tender, drain and add sweet potatoes to large bowl. Introduce butter, Manchego cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and all of the pepper, then mash and set aside.
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Step 2
In large skillet heat olive oil over medium high. When oil is hot, fry rosemary until brown. Then set rosemary on paper towel to drain excess oil. Set aside for garnish. Keeping heat on medium high, add cooked lentils and wild rice. Allow them to cook 5 minutes and absorb rosemary flavor. Line large plate with paper towels and once cooking is complete, add mixture to plate.
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Step 3
In same skillet place onion and mushrooms, cooking until tender or about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Introduce broth and crushed tomatoes, bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer until it thickens. Add lentil rice mixture, corn and peas. Finish with a teaspoon more of salt. Coat casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add vegetable mixture and top with mashed sweet potatoes, then bake 15 minutes. Prep fried rosemary for garnishing by removing needles from stalk. Just before serving, top pie with a little extra cheese and fried rosemary.
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