Sweet Potato and Chickpea Shepherd's Pie

Name: Sweet Potato and Chickpea Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 500 g sweet potatoes; 400 g chickpeas; 1 whole onion; 1 whole carrot; 100 g frozen peas; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried thyme; 50 g butter; 100 ml milk; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

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Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Serves: 4

British Main Course

Ingredients

500 g sweet potatoes
400 g chickpeas
1 whole onion
1 whole carrot
100 g frozen peas
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
50 g butter
100 ml milk
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Accompaniment

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Description

This innovative take on a classic British shepherd's pie combines creamy sweet potatoes and hearty chickpeas for a delightful vegetarian twist. Topped with a golden, fluffy sweet potato mash, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings and is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Peel and chop 500g of sweet potatoes into cubes, then boil them in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
3
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced carrot for about 5 minutes until softened.
4
Add 400g of canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 100g of frozen peas, 2 tbsp of tomato paste, and 1 tsp of dried thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and stir well.