Description
This Healthy Shepherd’s Pie recipe features a flavorful ground turkey and vegetable filling topped with a creamy mashed cauliflower and potato blend, making it a nutritious and comforting meal perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato and Cauliflower Topping
- 1 ½ cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Turkey Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup corn
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×13 casserole dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cook Vegetables: Boil the peeled and chopped russet potatoes alongside cauliflower florets in boiling water until they become soft, which takes about 10 minutes.
- Cook Turkey Filling: In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and brown the ground turkey. Once browned, add diced onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, salt, black pepper, dried rosemary, and dried thyme. Pour in the chicken stock and stir in the tomato paste. Add the peas and corn, mixing everything thoroughly and cooking until vegetables are heated through.
- Mash Topping: Drain the cooked potatoes and cauliflower well. Mash them together with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, low-sodium chicken broth, and grated parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the turkey filling evenly into the greased casserole dish. Carefully top it with the mashed potato and cauliflower mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes and cauliflower are well drained before mashing to prevent a watery topping.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef as desired.
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground turkey with lentils or a plant-based mince.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
