Vegan Shepherd's Pie | City Wide Produce

Ingredients

• 3 pounds of potatoes, partially peeled (thoroughly washed)
• 3-4 Tbsp vegan butter
• Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste (optional)
• 1 healthy pinch each sea salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown or green lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 4 cups vegetable stock (DIY or store-bought)
• 2 tsp fresh thyme (or sub 1 tsp dried thyme per 2 tsp fresh)
• 10-ounce of mixed veggies: peas, carrots, green beans, and corn