Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils cooked
• 1 whole onion chopped
• 2 whole carrots diced
• 2 whole celery stalks diced
• 1 whole red bell pepper diced
• 1 whole jalapeno finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 4 cups mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)