Low Carb Shepherd's Pie
Make this Low Carb Shepherd's Pie this St. Patrick's Day. A healthy spin to traditional Shepherd's Pie using a green veggie to get a green crusted layer. Made with Romanesco "mashed potatoes" for a low-carb option. Ground turkey for a leaner version. Wholesome ingredients for a healthier Shepherd's Pie.
Ingredients
For Ground Turkey:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp pink salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
For Romanesco "Mashed Potatoes":
- 1 romanesco head
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
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Chop romanesco head and steam or boil for 10-15 minutes until soft. Place cooked romanesco head in food processor bowl along with garlic, butter, almond milk, salt and pepper. Pulse on high until well combined and creamy consistency is reached. Use a spatula or spoon and give romanesco a stir making sure there aren't any chunks and eveything has been blended. If there are any chunks left, blend again until completely smooth. Set romanesco "mashed potato" aside.
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In a large cast iron skillet, heat up 1 tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat. Toss in onion and garlic and sauté until onion begins to translucent. About 1-2 minutes.
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Toss in diced carrots and celery. Continue to sauté for another 3-5 minutes until carrots start to soften. While carrots are sautéing, sprinkle with spices and herbs; thyme, oregano, paprika, and salt.
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Add ground turkey and drizzle with apple cider vinegar. Cook until turkey has browned. Toss in peas and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes.
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Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
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In a deep baking dish, add cooked turkey and veggies. Dollop chunks of romanesco mashed potatoes and spread evenly over turkey and veggies.
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Place prepped shepherd's pie in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool off for a bit. Cut through and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
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- Use different kind of ground meats- For a more traditional Shepherd's Pie you can use ground lamb or you can also use ground beef.
- Don’t overcook Romanesco- This will make it too mushy and the mashed Romanesco will come out too soft and thinned out.
- Not a fan of Romanesco?- Try it with Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes.
- Switch up the veggies- You can use any variety of vegetables. Brussel Sprouts, corn, bell peppers, etc. are great substitutes or additional veggies you can add. You can also use frozen veggies.
- Substitute for Almond Milk- You can use any kind of milk you prefer.