Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This vegan shepherd’s pie pairs a rich lentil filling with red and white onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and cumin for a warmly spiced, lightly sweet flavor. It is topped with coconut milk and sweet potato mash, then layered into a comforting centerpiece for a cozy family dinner or satisfying plant-based meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add red onion, white onion, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, and cumin. Cook, stirring gently, until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes, stock, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the flavors are blended, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 3
Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain the water, then add coconut milk and cumin to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth.
- 4
Pour the filling into a large baking dish. Top with the sweet potato mash and sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 393.89 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 18.75 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 74.86 g 27%
- Total Fat 6.01 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.8 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 169.23 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 23.13 g Good Source 83%
- Total Sugars 13.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 167.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 7.42 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 930.21 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 1022.12 mcg Good Source 114%
- Vitamin C 53.26 mg Good Source 59%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sweet Potato Topped Vegan Shepherd's Pie is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canned Tomatoes, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 393.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tomatoes, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Sweet Potato–Topped Vegan Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 393.89 calories and 18.75 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 169.23 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.8 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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