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A bubbling dish of healthy shepherd's pie with a golden sweet potato topping and textured fork ridges.
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Healthy Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 345kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 large onion , finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
  • Drain potatoes and mash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While potatoes boil, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
  • Add the peas, carrots, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the meat mixture. Use a fork to create textured ridges on the surface.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are bubbling and the sweet potato topping is slightly golden.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.