This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring a comforting filling of vegetables and jackfruit topped with smooth, mashed sweet potatoes.
1: Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2: Get a medium pot on boil for sweet potatoes.
3: Peel and chop sweet potatoes, boil until fork tender.
4: Chop all aromatics and herbs.
5: In a medium saucepan, sauté all aromatics and herbs until slightly soft.
6: Make a little well in the middle of the pan and add tomato paste to cook out for a minute or two, then combine with sautéed aromatics and jackfruit.
7: Deglaze pan with coconut aminos and veggie broth, then set aside on low heat.
8: Meanwhile, strain and mash sweet potatoes, folding in salt, pepper, vegan butter, plant milk, and nutritional yeast until fully combined.
9: In a baking dish, layer the jackfruit mixture on the bottom followed by sweet potatoes on top.
10: Bake for 30-35 minutes, then serve and enjoy.
