British Lamb and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A classic lamb filling with soft carrots and peas sits beneath a golden sweet potato mash. Rosemary and thyme give each spoonful a cozy, savory finish.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, GERD and 13 more diets
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 450 g ground lamb
- 2 carrot, finely diced
- 100 g frozen peas
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 700 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 60 ml unsweetened rice milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Boil sweet potatoes until very tender, then drain and mash.15 min timer
- Brown lamb in olive oil; break it into small crumbles.
- Stir in carrots, herbs and water; simmer until carrots soften.10 min timer
- Add peas, then set aside the kids' share to finish baking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Spread mash over the lamb in a baking dish; bake at 400°F until golden.15 min timer
Kids’ plate: Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
On the plate: A small scoop of lamb, soft carrots and peas under sweet potato mash.
Make it a game: Make a little hill of mash and a tiny lamb pasture with the peas. Find a carrot hiding in each spoonful.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No soy, seaweed or gluten-containing grains; the mash is sweet potato.
- Low-histamine: Fresh lamb, carrots, peas and herbs make the filling, with no citrus or vinegar.
- Gluten-free: No grains, sauces or stock; the lamb filling uses vegetables and fresh herbs.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, lamb, sweet potato, carrots, peas and fresh herbs make the pie.
- Pregnant: Nothing in the pie is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft sweet potato mash, peas and small lamb crumbles make an easy spoonful.
- Kid (4–12): Mild lamb filling and sweet potato mash keep every bite familiar.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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