Shepherds Pie Recipe with Lots of Vegetables

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

raw cashews

1/2 tsp

unrefined sea salt, plus more to taste

2 lb

organic Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, unpeeled and cubed

medium leek stalk, cleaned and sliced into thin rounds

1/2

yellow onion, chopped

carrots, chopped

1 tbsp

plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 tbsp

fresh thyme

1 1/4 lb

ground pastured lamb

2 tbsp

spelt flour or white whole wheat flour (or regular whole wheat)

2 tsp

organic Worcestershire sauce (such as Annie's Naturals)

2 tbsp

tomato paste, plus more to taste

1/3 cup

red wine

1 1/2 cups

frozen petite peas