Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower and Turkey

This Healthy Shepherd’s Pie offers a lighter twist on the classic comfort dish by combining lean ground turkey with a blend of vegetables and topping it with a creamy cauliflower and potato mash. This wholesome meal is rich in nutrients and flavor, while cutting back on calories and fat. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this version is packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, making it a healthier choice without compromising on taste.

Ingredients:

Topping:

• 1.5 cups of peeled and diced russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces.
• 1.5 cups cauliflower florets
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

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
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Topping:
   • In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the chopped potatoes and cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
   • Add the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the cooked potatoes and cauliflower.
   • Mash everything together until smooth, adding the chicken broth gradually to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Introduce the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan, cooking them until they become tender and translucent, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Stir in the diced carrots, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, chicken stock, and tomato paste.
   • Simmer for 5 minutes, giving the ingredients time to harmonize and develop their flavors.
   • Add the frozen peas and corn, stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.
3. Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:
   • Transfer the turkey and vegetable filling to a 9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
   • Spoon the mashed potato and cauliflower topping over the filling, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.
4. Bake:
   • Place the assembled Shepherd’s Pie in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
   • Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This Healthy Shepherd’s Pie is a perfect choice for those who want a comforting meal without the guilt. The combination of lean turkey, hearty vegetables, and a creamy yet light cauliflower and potato mash makes it a nutritious dinner option that everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for a way to enjoy comfort food with fewer calories or simply trying to sneak more veggies into your meals, this recipe is a winner.

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower and Turkey

A nutritious version of Shepherd's Pie with groundturkey, veggies, and a creamy mashed cauliflower and potato topping. Thislighter take on a classic dish is wholesome and full of flavor.

Topping:

• 1.5 cups of peeled and diced russet potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces.)
• 1.5 cups cauliflower florets
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

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
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn

Prepare the Topping:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the chopped potatoes and cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-12 minutes.

2. Add the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the cooked potatoes and cauliflower.
3. Mash everything together until smooth, adding the chicken broth gradually to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.

Prepare the Filling:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
3. Introduce the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan, cooking them until they become tender and translucent, which should take around 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced carrots, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, chicken stock, and tomato paste.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes, giving the ingredients time to harmonize and develop their flavors.
7. Add the frozen peas and corn, stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.

Assemble the Shepherd’s Pie:

1. Transfer the turkey and vegetable filling to a 9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
2. Spoon the mashed potato and cauliflower topping over the filling, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.

Bake:

1. Place the assembled Shepherd’s Pie in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
2. Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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