Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced ( 1/4 lb.); 1/4 cup fat-free milk or plain soymilk; 1 Tbs. nonhydrogenated margarine or butter; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 leek, white part thinly sliced (1 cup); 2 turnips, diced (1 cup); 1 carrot, diced ( 1/2 cup); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (2 tsp.); 1/4 cup white wine or water; 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 3 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced ( 1/4 lb.)
1/4 cup fat-free milk or plain soymilk
1 Tbs. nonhydrogenated margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 leek, white part thinly sliced (1 cup)
2 turnips, diced (1 cup)
1 carrot, diced ( 1/2 cup)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped (2 tsp.)
1/4 cup white wine or water
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
3 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

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To make Sweet Potato Topping: Bring large pot of water to a boil.
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Add sweet potato, cover, and boil 10 minutes, or until tender.
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Drain, and return to pot.
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Mash with milk, margarine, cinnamon, and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Set aside.
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To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and leek, and saute 5 to 6 minutes, or until leek is soft.
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Add turnips, carrot, thyme, and rosemary; cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until carrot begins to soften.
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Add wine, and cook 30 seconds to deglaze pan.
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Stir in beans and broth.
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Cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until carrots and turnips are soft.
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Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Remove thyme sprigs from Filling, and discard.
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Pour Filling into 2- or 3-qt.
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casserole dish.
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Spread Sweet Potato Topping over Filling.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
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Preheat oven to 375F.
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Place casserole on baking pan.
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Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and cheese has melted.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Frozen cooking instructions: Preheat oven to 375F.
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Cover casserole, and place on baking sheet.
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Bake 60 to 75 minutes, or until filling bubbles and top is golden.
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Remove foil during last 10 minutes of baking.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced ( 1/4 lb.), 1/4 cup fat-free milk or plain soymilk, 1 Tbs. nonhydrogenated margarine or butter, 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

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