Lentil Veggie Shepherds Pie | Wheat Free Mom

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 cups butternut squash, chopped into small pieces
• 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cardamon
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp fennel
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (540 ml/ 19 fl oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 litre gluten free vegetable stock
• 6 potatoes, peeled, boiled and then mashed.
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional topping)