Vegetarian Cajun-Spiced Shepherd’s Pie

An easy dish that is perfect for the holidays or a weeknight dinner!

Mashed Potatoes:
2 large russet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs/700g), peeled and chopped to ½-inch cubes
⅓ cup (80ml) low-fat milk (I used 2% milk)
1 TBS ghee
1 large egg yolk
½ tsp granulated garlic
salt and pepper to taste
2 TBS chopped chives (optional)

Lentil Filling:
2 TBS olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup (135g) chopped pepper
½ cup (80g) yellow corn kernels
2 cups (340g) cooked lentils
2 TBS double-concentrated tomato paste
4 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper

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