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    Home » Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner » Lunch and Dinner

    Published: Oct 10, 2016 · Modified: Dec 1, 2021 by Anthea

    Lentil and Purple Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

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    5 from 2 votes

    Lentil shepherd's pie with a fun purple sweet potato topping

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    An easy and colourful vegan shepherd's pie perfect for getting the kids to eat their veggies or adults who just love colourful and tasty nourishing food.

    This pie was medicine for my body and soul. My last few months have been occupied with raw vegan desserts as I finalised my dessert ebook and prepared cakes for an annual vegan festival in my city. Not to mention, I still kept up with the demands of the busy birthday and wedding season and made custom cakes for customers. My Instagram and Facebook feeds are overflowing with intricate colourful desserts. When I look back on my social media feeds, I wonder how a low-key and sloppy person such as myself managed to make all of the cakes.

    My savoury meals as of late have been microwaved kale, canned beans (if I was lucky) and some sort of dressing. Every day, for lunch and dinner unless I dragged my chocolate-stained body and clothes out of my door.

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    In order to ease myself out of my 2 food 'diet rut', I ensured this pie was simple as possible. But I had to add colourful veggies, cos that's just how I motivate myself to do stuff.Purple food is a perfect excuse/reason to eat more veggies. I added a bit of coconut cream/milk to the potato to make it extra creamy. Oh myy....The recipe is super easy. You basically boil the potatoes and puree them. Cook everything else in a pot, assemble and bake (though you could probably skip the baking bit).The lentil, veg and herby filling is oh so comforting. After it cooks and thickens, it becomes so moreish that I could eat it by the bowlful. The lentils kind of dissolve in the sauce making it look a bit meaty like a conventional shepherd's pie. This wasn't my intention, but if you like things that like, extra brownie points!

    And I must still be in cake mode as I piped the sweet potato on the filling. Feel free to slop and spread the potato over the filling as you wish :).

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    5 from 2 votes

    Lentil and Purple Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

    Lentil shepherd's pie with a fun purple sweet potato topping
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Servings: 2
    Author: Anthea

    Ingredients

    Topping

    • 1 medium-sized purple sweet potato, about 15cm long or 400g
    • ¼ cup dairy-free milk
    • Salt and pepper

    Filling

    • ½ onion
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 tomato
    • extra virgin olive oil, or water
    • 1 cup vegetable broth (stock)
    • 1 carrot
    • ½ - 1 cup green beans
    • 1 x 400g can lentils of choice, (I used puy lentils*)
    • Dried basil, oregano, thyme and other herbs as desired
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose plain flour, + 1 tablespoon water (optional)
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180C.
    • For the topping, peel and chop the potato and boil in a saucepan for around 15 minutes or until soft. Drain and add to a bowl with the milk and desired seasonings. Use a whizz stick to puree and set aside.
    • For the filling, peel and chop all vegetables.
    • In a large saucepan, add the onion, garlic and tomato and saute with oil or water. When fragrant, add the vegetable stock, carrot, green beans, lentils and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables have cooked through.
    • Optional: In a small bowl, mix the flour and water until smooth. Add to the saucepan and quickly stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Pour lentil mixture into a casserole dish(es). Spread the sweet potato on top as desired.
    • Bake for 10 minutes or until the top of the potato has turned golden brown.
    • Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Feel free to substitute with ½ - ¾ cup dried lentils. If you do, boil for about 20 minutes beforehand.
    Did you Make this Recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @rainbownourishments on Instagram and hashtag #rainbownourishments!
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    1. Lilley says

      April 16, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Two year old approved! Purple potato’s really won him over! We enjoyed this too. Thanks!

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      • Anthea says

        April 17, 2020 at 6:20 pm

        Oh that's GREAT news! 2 yr olds can be fussy. Thanks Lilley!

        Reply
    2. Sue Bielenberg says

      December 19, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious that I ate have the pan by myself thru the evening. My BF, who is not even vegan, also wolfed down a large serving. I will be making this for my temple potluck. I added nutritional yeast to the potato topping and coconut aminos to the filling.

      Reply
    3. Jamie says

      May 06, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Wow, that really looks so cool! I'll have to hunt for some blue potatoes so I can make it looks as colourful as yours!

      Reply
      • Anthea says

        May 22, 2017 at 8:13 pm

        Oh they are amazing! Some varieties have a white skin and others have a purple skin. I hope you enjoy making this recipe 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sarah | Well and Full says

      January 09, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      I can't get over the color of that purple sweet potato topping! Absolutely gorgeous!! 😀

      Reply
      • Anthea @ Rainbow Nourishments says

        January 10, 2017 at 9:19 pm

        Thank you Sarah! It's definitely a delicious way to make your food fun 🙂

        Reply
    5. Katie | Delightful Vegans says

      October 12, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      That colour is amazing! Looks so nourishing!

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      • Anthea says

        October 13, 2016 at 7:18 am

        Thanks Katie! I was the happiest chipmunk making this xo

        Reply
    6. Angela says

      October 11, 2016 at 3:14 pm

      This looks divine Anthea : ) Must try it very soon. Thank you for the recipe - and it looks so pretty : )

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      • Anthea says

        October 13, 2016 at 7:18 am

        Thanks Angela! It was delicious and I only wish I made more. I hope you enjoy making the pie xo

        Reply
    7. Shiso Delicious says

      October 11, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Only you would make a shepherds pie that look like dessert Anthea! <3 Love it 🙂

      Reply
      • Anthea says

        October 13, 2016 at 7:18 am

        Hahahaha. It's like my hands have a mind of their own and everything they touch turns into dessert ;). Lots of love xo

        Reply
    8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      October 10, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      When you have purple, you can't stop yourself from devouring!

      Reply
      • Anthea @ Rainbow Nourishments says

        October 19, 2016 at 9:06 pm

        I love the way you think!!! xoxo

        Reply

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