Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

This dish is good throughout the year but is especially good when the weather is cooling down. The notes of a sweet and crunchy crust on top paired with soft lentils, pops of peas and a delicious spicy garlic sauce is what one needs to warm up.

(Crust Topping Ingredients)

• 1 Steamed and Mashed Sweet Potato (skin on)
• 1/4 Cup of Real Maple Syrup
• A pinch of Sea Salt

(Lentil Shepherd's Pie Filling Ingredients)

• 1 Head of Minced and Salted Garlic
• 1/2 Small Onion (minced)
• 3/4 Cup Vegetable Broth
• 3-5 tbl Sriracha
• 2 cups Cooked (but not mushy) Green Lentils
• 2 Medium-Sized Carrots
• 1/2 cup Peas
• A Dash of Cajun Seasoning
• Salt to taste

(Directions)

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
• Saute your garlic and onions in a pot until they become slightly translucent, then add the sriracha.
• After it has cooked for a few seconds and lightly sticks to the pan. Add about 1/4 of a cup of the broth. Stir and add in your carrots.
• After about five minutes, add your lentils and more broth as needed.
• Once the carrots have slightly softened and add the peas to the pot.
oil up your ramekins. Spoon some of the filling in leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Stack your sweet potato mash on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes or until lightly crisp and fully browned.
• Serve and Enjoy!