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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

Nutritious Healthy Shepherd’s Pie for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy a comforting and nutritious twist on classic shepherd’s pie using lean turkey and vibrant vegetables for a healthy, low-carb meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil or melted butter
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey or ground chicken
  • 1 cup Onion diced
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can be omitted if necessary
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold) peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Cauliflower chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme to taste

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 or 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. Boil peeled and chopped potatoes and cauliflower for 10 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown the ground turkey for 5 minutes, then add diced onions and carrots, cooking until softened.
  4. Stir in seasonings, chicken broth, tomato paste, and any additional frozen vegetables, cooking 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Mash the drained potatoes and cauliflower together, adding olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
  6. Layer the turkey filling in the casserole dish, then top with the potato-cauliflower mixture, smoothing it down.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool slightly before layering to maintain texture. Adjust seasoning as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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