Description
This Healthy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a nutritious and comforting dish featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables, a savory homemade gravy, and a lighter mashed potato topping made with cauliflower and Yukon gold potatoes. Perfect for a family meal, it offers a healthier twist on a beloved classic.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potato & Cauliflower Topping
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lower sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Turkey Filling
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced small
- 2 ribs celery, diced small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp flour (gluten free optional)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the assembled shepherd’s pie.
- Cook Potatoes and Cauliflower: Boil the Yukon gold potatoes and cauliflower florets in a large pot until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash Topping: Add Greek yogurt, milk, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and cauliflower. Mash together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Turkey: Push vegetables to the side and add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add ground turkey, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Flour and Tomato Paste: Sprinkle flour over the turkey and vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Then add tomato paste, stirring until incorporated.
- Make Gravy: Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in fresh thyme and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Vegetables: Add frozen corn and peas to the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble: Transfer the turkey filling mixture into a baking dish. Spread the mashed potato and cauliflower topping evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the shepherd’s pie rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier slicing.
Notes
- Cozy and delicious Healthy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie made with lean ground turkey, colorful vegetables, rich homemade gravy, and topped with lighter mashed potatoes.
- This is a healthier twist on classic comfort food that the whole family will love.
- Using cauliflower in the topping reduces carbs while adding nutrients.
- Feel free to substitute gluten-free flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- For extra flavor, fresh herbs can be adjusted according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 569.2 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.9 g
- Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 62.3 mg
