Lentil Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie – A Brain-Boosting, Low-Sodium Classic

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils (dry, rinsed)
• 2 ½ cups unsalted vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button, finely chopped)
• 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon halo no soy - soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
• ⅛ tsp of ground nutmeg (optional)