Dutch Oven Plant-Based Cottage Pie with Sweet Potatoes

Dutch Oven Plant-Based Cottage Pie with Sweet Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    3

A comforting and hearty vegan twist on a classic, this cottage pie features a rich lentil and plant-based 'meat' filling, crowned with a beautifully browned sweet potato topping. Cooked entirely in a Dutch oven for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup, it's the perfect dish for a cozy night in.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Fiber
    10 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    378 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch rounds. Place on the prepared baking sheet and brush with 1 to 2 teaspoons oil. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Cook time: 10-15 minutes)

04

Step

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion, then add the beef substitute, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Use a wooden spoon to break the beef substitute up further while sauteing and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Add frozen peas and carrots, cooked lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and yeast extract; mix until well combined and bring to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 5 more minutes, or until sweet potato topping is ready. Season with salt and pepper; it will be soupy. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

06

Step

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and transfer to a mixing bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (Prep time: 2 minutes)

07

Step

Mash sweet potatoes, and drizzle in remaining olive oil and almond milk. Whisk energetically with a fork, or use a stand mixer or hand mixer to fluff up the potatoes. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

08

Step

Remove the Dutch oven from the stovetop and spread sweet potato mixture evenly over top. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

09

Step

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until bubbly and sweet potato topping has browned, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving. (Cook time: 35 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of red wine to the lentil mixture while simmering.
If you don't have almond milk, any plant-based milk alternative will work well in the sweet potato topping.
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables in the filling, such as mushrooms, celery, or parsnips.

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