Sweet Potato Meals My Familys Shepherds Pie Twist

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed (200g)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (950 ml)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (120g)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30g)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian or vegan option available) (15ml)
• 1 cup frozen peas (120g)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry
• 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approx. 1.4kg)
• 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) (60ml)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter alternative) (30g)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg