I'm always looking for a healthier twist on comfort foods. My British heritage has ingrained a love of meat and potatoes in me. I love a good shepherd's pie but it's not exactly figure friendly. A friend suggested trying it with lentils and kale instead of meat and I thought it sounded so good. Kale and lentils are both full of fiber and iron. I thought I'd switch out the traditional seasoning for ones that paired well with lentils. I also mixed yams and gold potatoes for additional flavor and color. This recipe is also gluten free as a nod to the friend who suggested it. I used corn starch as a thickener instead of flour. Corn starch has twice the thickening power of flour and doesn't cloud your dish like flour does. Vegan can be delicious!
This recipe takes a bit of prep and will go more smoothly if you have all your ingredients prepared and collected before you start cooking. This idea is known as mise en place, French for "putting in place." This way, you won't have to stop during the cooking process to gather and prepare things.
