Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey: A Delightful Dish!
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A delicious and hearty Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie made with turkey, perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chicken broth, thyme, peas, salt, and pepper, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Spread the turkey mixture in a baking dish and top with the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg