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+title: "Vegan Shepherd's Pie with an African Twist"
+description: "A comforting vegan Shepherd's Pie with delightful African twists, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal."
+tags:
+  - "vegan"
+  - "african-cuisine"
+  - "farm-to-table"
+  - "comfort-food"
+  - "Nia"
+figureRecipe: 
+  caption: "Vegan Shepherd's Pie with an African Twist"
+  imageSrc: "./src/media/2025-01-21-vegan-shepherds-pie-with-african-twist-5145.png"
+  imageTitle: "Vegan Shepherd's Pie with an African Twist"
+  imageAlt: "Vegan Shepherd's Pie in a ceramic dish, with sweet potatoes, peas, kale, lentils, and tomato paste. Served on a wooden table with minimal decor."
+  loading: "eager"
+---
+
+{% figure figureRecipe.caption %}
+{% picture figureRecipe.imageSrc, figureRecipe.imageTitle, figureRecipe.imageAlt, figureRecipe.loading %}
+{% endfigure %}
+
+## Introduction
+
+Today's recipe is a delightful vegan adaptation of a classic farm-to-table dish, blending the freshness of garden-picked ingredients with the heartiness of traditional African cooking. This vegan Shepherd's Pie with African twists is sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire, offering a comforting, nutritious, and deeply satisfying meal.
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 2 cups of diced sweet potatoes
+- 1 cup of diced carrots
+- 1 cup of green peas
+- 1 cup of finely chopped kale
+- 1/2 cup of diced onions
+- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
+- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
+- 1 teaspoon of cumin
+- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
+- 1/2 cup of red lentils
+- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
+- 3 cups of vegetable broth
+- Salt and pepper to taste
+- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
+
+## Instructions
+
+1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
+2. In a large pot, boil sweet potatoes and carrots until tender, about 15 minutes.
+3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
+4. Add cumin, smoked paprika, and red lentils to the skillet. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
+5. Add boiled sweet potatoes, carrots, green peas, and kale to the skillet. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and let cook until everything is well combined and lentils are cooked, about 10 minutes.
+6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Smooth the top and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top starts to brown.
+7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
+
+Enjoy this delicious vegan Shepherd's Pie, a perfect example of how traditional dishes can be transformed with a plant-based approach while still maintaining their comforting essence. It's a wonderful meal to share with family and friends, bringing a taste of Africa to your table with fresh, farm-to-table ingredients.
+
+*Nia*
+
+<table><caption class='sr-only'>Additional Information</caption><tr><th>Nutritionfacts</th><td>Calories: 350 per serving, Fat: 7g, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 14g&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><th>Preparation Time</th><td>45 minutes&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><th>Allergy Information</th><td>None&nbsp;</td></tr></table>
+