Individual Curried Shepherd’s Pies

Instructions

1. For mashed potato topping, place potato pieces in a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add water to saucepan to just below basket. Bring to boiling. Steam, covered, about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add broth and nutritional yeast. Mash with a potato masher until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F. For filling, in a large skillet combine onion, garlic, ginger, and ½ cup water. Cook over medium-low 10 minutes or until onion turns golden, stirring occasionally. Add the next six ingredients (through cinnamon); stir well. Add ½ cup water; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes start to break down. Stir in lentils, beans, and milk; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Cook 2 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
4. Pour 1½ cups of the curry mixture into each of eight 16-oz. ramekins. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top of each. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until tops are golden. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.
6. To Freeze: Let pies cool to room temperature; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Thaw at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. Bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven about 20 minutes or until heated through.