# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Mash
01 - 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Lentil Filling
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1 large onion, finely diced
07 - 2 medium carrots, diced
08 - 2 celery stalks, diced
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 cups cooked brown or green lentils
11 - 1 cup frozen peas
12 - 1 cup vegetable broth
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
15 - 1 tsp dried thyme
16 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
17 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
18 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
03 - Add olive oil or vegan butter along with non-dairy milk to the drained sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 6-8 minutes until softened.
05 - Incorporate minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Add cooked lentils, tomato paste, dried thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
07 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
08 - Evenly spread the lentil filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Gently layer the sweet potato mash on top, smoothing to cover completely.
09 - Use a fork to create ridges on the sweet potato surface if desired, then drizzle lightly with olive oil for enhanced crispness.
10 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
11 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes for flavors to settle before serving.
