Make the filling: Add the peeled and cubed sweet potato to a steamer basket on the stove and steam for about 15 minutes or until fork tender. This is the first recipe I’ve made of yours, and I’ll definitely make more! Check out this tutorial! I also recommend to add a little (either vegan or not) grated cheese on top. I made this great dish and my non-vegan family kept commenting on how GREAT it was. We are so glad you enjoyed it, Betsy! Made it to take for Thanksgiving and loved it! Thanks! WarmComfortingPerfectly sweetCinnamon-infusedLoaded with sweet potato flavorSimpleHealthyCreamy with a bit of crunch from the granola& Perfect for chilly fall mornings. I LOVED this recipe. You’ll love this 10-ingredient plant-based meal! This recipe took a bit of love (I’m not a huge cook), but it turned out ridiculously good and I froze individual servings so I can have them when I need a quick dinner. I also plan to make this recipe for Thanksgiving! Get our copy of FAN FAVORITES featuring 20 of our most loved, highly-rated recipes! I had 4 bowls today and loved each one. I am not vegan, but am trying to cut down on meat for my health and for the environment, so this website is a great way to explore easy, affordable recipes. I said, “Cool. Mushrooms were essential to this dish! Yeah just can’t stomach any of that stuff. And the videos/tutorials are just hypnotising. Would canned pumpkin work in this recipe? Always wanted to try it and very happy about the result! I improvised a little and added a splash of balsamic, red wine, and a squeeze of ketchup to the filling. I will just skip the mushrooms when I make it. Let cool briefly before serving. Set aside. Thanks! Tasty!! Can not wait to make it! next time I might use three and a half cups of liquid. Didn’t use frozen veggies as I had a bunch of tri-colored beans, bell peppers, carrots, & corn from my garden so I used those (12oz total) & followed as directed (except I used 1 tbsp *dried* thyme). I made this after work so I cheated a little and microwaved the sweet potatoes while I caught up on the news. Thank you! I made this for my toddler and I and we both gobbled it up! I don’t usually comment, & have had touch & go luck w/all the vegetarian/vegan recipes blogged out there, but, WOW this was wonderful! It was so good and my kids liked it. Recently, I’ve been craving them all the time. This oatmeal sounds delicious. We used a 500g bag of Heinz mixed corn, carrot, peas, and green beans and heated them in the microwave first for 4 minutes. I used a ladle full of the liquid for the potatoes since I try not to use oil when possible so was happy to have a little extra liquid. I will be trying out my own rendition, but it will be drastically different from the typical vegan shepherd’s pie! Thanks for the post, I cannot wait to make this myself. I can’t thank you enough, I’ll be trying many more of your recipes and keeping this one as a weekly. Went back for seconds!! Add the sweet potato mixture to the pie crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Thanks so much! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. This sounds amazing-thank you! Thanks. Hurray! Need help? If I make it the night before. (We also made your peppermint chocolate cupcakes and they made us sad too). Cheers, and happy fall! I am going to bake it Thanksgiving morning at my house and then reheat in the oven at my family’s house in the afternoon. I also had a lot of liquid left after cooking the lentils for some reason but I just drained it really well it was no problem! While delicious on its own, it would also pair well with my Creamy Kale Salad with Shallot and Chickpeas, Fluffy Spelt Rolls, Vegan Gluten-Free Biscuits, and pretty much everything in this Vegan Thanksgiving Round-Up! My sweet potato loving six year old would go nuts for sweet potatoes for breakfast! I was able to put a thin layer over the lentils. Vegan Green Bean Casserole Such a good staple, quick and easy with cheap ingredients, will definitely be making this again. Made it with the gravy from your meatballs recipe too! Otherwise, maybe white beans? I did a quickie version…just added the mashed sweet potato to the uncooked rolled oats, stirred in the water and some cinnamon and ground flax, microwaved for 2 minutes and topped with pecans, a drizzle of maple syrup and almond milk. No shame there. such a clever idea. Fresh or frozen are both fine. I’m planning to serve for Thanksgiving. I am so happy I found you before I decided it was too hard. I didn’t use the maple syrup with the potatoes and I used only 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and the pie was still delish. Once hot, add oil, onions, and garlic and sauté until lightly browned and caramelized – about 4-5 minutes. 1 Bowl Pumpkin Cake Hugs! Will definitely make this again. Once cooked, drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl. ive been on your site all day!cant wait to make this for breakfast tomorrow :), great advice …. Aug 23, 2016 - Simple, 9-ingredient sweet potato lasagna with tofu ricotta and a pesto drizzle. With recipes like yours I’m showing friends and famiy that there’s no sacrifice for yumminess when eating vegan and healthy. We’re so glad you find those features helpful and enjoy this recipe =). Make The Recipe. I usually find frozen somewhat tasteless…So my guess for prep was to steam them till just almost tender, so they can cook the 10 mins with the lentils without becoming mush. Would highly recommend, thank you for another amazing recipe! Wish there was an upload photo option because I don’t use social media but did take a few to tease a friend in the UK, who said ‘that looks delicious but more a wintry comfort?’ (It’s hot down under). I have ALWAYS wanted to make something like this! Don’t skip the mushrooms, they honestly make the dish! This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie has been a total staple for me. It took me about 2 hours, but it was so worth it. Thank you, it smells divine!! Apr 26, 2016 - Flavorful, filling, 30-minute Buddha Bowl with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, kale, onion, and a tahini-maple sauce! The lentils needed the balsamic acid though. I would take it out the night before and refrigerate it to let it thaw! – My coconut oil was too solid so I used extra virgin olive oil for everything. GIMME! You guys are big up here in the tundra! A colorful take on classic shepherd’s pie with lentils, vegetables, and a fluffy sweet potato topping. Continue cooking until lentils are tender (20-30 minutes). This looks great. To thin, add a splash of non-dairy milk (such as almond). :), I have this in the oven right now, but I’m curious where you got those cute plates with the tiny lip? A quick and easy green salad with shredded carrots, roasted BBQ sweet potato croutons, fresh parsley, and a zingy 5-minute Caesar dressing. So I though, there is a pie in here somewhere! I also used four cups of water band used a little bit of the sweet potato maybe a couple tablespoons to mix into the mixture because I didn’t want to lose the nutrients by draining the water. Hope this helps! Sweet Potatoes – Yams also work. I used baby portobellos and sliced them 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Just yes. I would imagine this one would give the same results. Love this recipe and have made it a couple of times. Can I just say something here? Rub the outside of the potatoes with oil, then place them on a pan and bake … Whoop! But just an idea ;) The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes. But I might have to give this a shot!! Batch roast sweet potatoes on a weekend and then use them throughout the week in various recipes makes these types of recipes super easy! Everybody loved it. Overall really good recipie! This delicious vegan friendly sweet potato pie is made with purple sweet potatoes, which gives it a gorgeous color while maintaining the classic flavor. I layered according to directions. She said, “Wow! Only suggestion, smaller baking dish. They’re rich in beta carotene and vitamins A and C, and they act as an anti-inflammatory in the body. I am planning on making this for Thanksgiving. The sweet potatoes are a fun twist! Otherwise you should be good! You'll love this 10-ingredient plant-based meal! My meat eating husband ate a huge serving too! Taste and adjust flavor/seasonings as desired. It is also in any products derived from these (e.g. haven’t tried it yet but hopefully everyone likes it tomorrow :) giving it 4* bc i feel like the measurements were off and i had to make another bath of sweet potatoes which took up some time. While the sweet potato was embraced in Western Europe and made into desserts, in West Africa, other root vegetables such as cassava and tropical yams were more popular. We are glad you enjoyed this recipe, Tiffany! Would definitely make it again :). 1/2 cup sweet potato puree (1 small potato yields ~1/2 cup // see below for roasting instructions) I’m just a vegan trying to eat healthy and enjoy it as well but stuff like this is really frustrating and discouraging. The only problem is that the whole thing basically crumbled when I cut a square out from the baking pan. I added a bit of vegan worcestershire to the filling. Double it up and bake into a pie! I feel we will be making this for a long time and it is such a great dish to bring to a potluck, to work, etc. Ingredient Notes. My boyfriend gave it two thumbs up! I definitely recommend the mushrooms added. Ps the recipe is delicious! If you make this recipe, be sure to take a photo and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! So, I’m thinking eggplant would work really well instead. but my bf is not, so I did half sweet potato and half regular potatoes. Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see your holiday spread. Cheers, friends! In the last 10 minutes of cooking the lentils, add the frozen veggies, stir, and cover to meld the flavors together. https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/raw-sweet-potatoes-pie I also mixed some vegan “bacon” flavored seasoning into the mashed potatoes just because I was dying to try it. We loved it so much I shared your recipe link with friends and family on Facebook ? I made this for the first time last night when we had company over. Under the ingredients list, look for the Bold font that says “CONTAINS: [allergens].” That’d usually my first step. If adding (optional), add portobello mushrooms to a shallow dish or large Ziploc bag. I’m thinking the time and the over baking probably contributed to sucking the moisture from the veges. xo. I don’t have any Dutch ovens or enamel cast iron. We don’t keep coconut oil at my house, so I’m wondering whether it’s different enough than olive oil and worth buying as well. I was wondering what I was missing everyone saying how delicious this is. And here’s the thing–we live in a tiny town in northern Vermont (-25 degrees last night). My suggestion would be to make something else! Thanks love your stuff. Any recommendations for making this in s crockpot? Then report back! Thanks so much for the recipe! We used 2 very large sweet potatoes (weighing just over a kilo for both) and it covered the top nicely. Good holds up well in fridge and reheats well. I despise corn and peas. Made this with ground chicken from our farmer and was pretty yummy! I have made this two times now for two different crowds and it is a win (even among the meat-lovers!). Nov 16, 2017 - A colorful take on classic shepherd's pie with lentils, vegetables, and a fluffy sweet potato topping. Thank you so much and happy Thanksgiving to you and hubby. Didnt have portabellos but the crimini mushrooms i used still worked great! Thanks! What would be your advice for cooking ahead of time or reheating? However, there were way too many lentils in this recipe, and I used three huge sweet potatoes. Entirely plant-based and so delicious! I have to say, the lack of dairy is absolutely not an issue w/the richness of the coconut oil & quality taters. I absolutely love all of your recipes, never disappointed, in fact I’ll take something of yours to a gathering without even trying it first! I know you say Thanksgiving, but it was so good then that I’m totally making this to bring to Christmas. Hope you enjoy this new version, Heidi! Oct 3, 2017 - Vegan Shepherd's Pie - Easy & delicious version with veggies, lentils and… Hi yes exactly! A southern classic! Just a suggestion, if you could put the approximate total weight of the sweet potatoes it would be great, because I think the size depends from place to place..I, for example, used 4 potatoes and I could have had a bit more mash on the tray…it was still good! I am going to be completely honest with you. Every time I’ve attempted a vegan shepherd’s pie the results always come out kind of… gross. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. – No portobellos so I just quartered baby bellas I made this before and it was really good! Heartiest meal I’ve had in a long time! Flavorful, filling, 30-minute Buddha Bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, onion, kale, crispy chickpeas, and an AMAZING tahini-maple sauce! THIS, on the other hand, looks pretty darn amazing. I’m a meat-lover so I don’t usually get drawn in by vegetarian dishes, but this recipe is an exception! The mushrooms add a great depth of flavor, finally tried this and it is much better than the 1 hour version with the added mushrooms. Non-Dairy Milk – Any non-dairy milk will do.I recommend soy, cashew, or oat. I also kept it unbaked in the fridge for a couple of days before baking. My non-vegan family has liked it so so much! We also used 3 large portobello mushrooms and it worked out perfectly. I couldn’t get through this dish. (just omit adding any maple syrup and perhaps season with more salt and pepper when mashing). I may have done a combination of things wrong here – because the final product seemed dry and not nearly as tasty as I remember true shepherd’s pie being. YUM!!! And you can stir in some of the mashed potatoes to act as a binder! Dana, its good stuff though! Whisk together sweet potato puree, coconut sugar, non-dairy milk, arrowroot starch, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt until combined. It’s the one breakfast that never gets old! It has now been updated. Thanks! Indian Vegetable Potato Pie [Vegan] One Green Planet garam masala, cinnamon, phyllo pastry, lemon, vegan butter, mixed vegetables and 14 more Sweet Potato Pie Oats Minimalist Baker This was tasty. And if there’s one nutrient-packed root veg that deserves the morning spotlight, it’s this guy. V.V.Tasty! I’ve made it several times now and it’s a big hit with my family. It’s almost like enjoying sweet potato pie at breakfast without the guilt! A simple, fast, and healthy breakfast option for any time of year, especially fall. Any thoughts on what modifications I may need for perhaps an 8×8 pyrex (to include mushrooms) plus 1 or more small (5″ diameter, 2″ high) crocks? I made this before school and it was amazing!! Thank you! Reheats well in the microwave or in the oven. This was delicious! I just got the idea for combining yams and oatmeal last night, and your post gave me some good ideas for how to put it together. I agree, sweet potatoes are so good for you. Just made the oatmeal this morning using date paste- it tasted absolutely delicious! Thank you for your first review, Fern! They do! My family is more of the pumpkin pie kin. Just made it and it is a KEEPER❤️. It was so good! I want to pick up fresh thyme for the real dish and I will add a bit more salt so everyone will like it. Fresh is not always the most convenient, and keeping some frozen vegetables on hand is always a good idea. For this recipe though, I too was thinking of using fresh veggies rather than frozen. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. We are glad you enjoyed this dish, Jenny! And super easy. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and fill with water until they’re just covered. Then reduce to medium-high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until they slide off a knife very easily. It looks amazing! How to Bake Sweet Potatoes. Brown Sugar – Check out my guide to vegan sugars and healthy sugar alternatives. If you dare, these balsamic-glazed portobello mushrooms, which add another layer of hearty goodness to this pie. Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? Thank you so much for adding substitutions for oil, I have to watch saturated fat and can’t have coconut oil, vegan butter, etc. I think several family members are getting ready to convert to vegan. Healthy Sweet Potato Pie. Yesterday was my 4 year veganniversary, but I celebrated today because yesterday was real rough health-wise. Just a personal preference. Nov 17, 2019 - 104 easy vegan Thanksgiving recipes, including appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts! ) 3 tbsp all-purpose flour ( gluten-free & easy: D. this was flavorless and fluffy. 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