Photo: Squash-tastic Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound raw lean ground turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- Dash garlic powder
- Dash onion powder
- Dash black pepper
- 3/4 cup fat-free gravy
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the squash in a large microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup of water. Cover the bowl and cook the squash in the microwave for 12 to 14 minutes, until the squash is soft.
Meanwhile, bring a medium skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add onion and, stirring occasionally, cook until it's slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Raise the heat to medium high. Add turkey, chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook and crumble until the turkey is fully cooked, about 12 minutes.
Drain any excess liquid from the skillet, and transfer the mixture to a casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray. Evenly top with gravy, followed by frozen mixed veggies. Set aside.
Drain the excess water from the squash and mash well. Add butter and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix thoroughly. Evenly layer the squash mixture over the mixed veggies.
Bake in the oven until the topping is slightly crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Enjoy!
PER SERVING (1/4th of pie): 283 calories, 9g fat, 650mg sodium, 25.5g carbs, 4g fiber, 5.5g sugars, 25g protein
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By dkjvalliere_5175531
West Warwick, RI
on October 08, 2012
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I didn't use frozen veggies but steamed some fresh broccoli in it's place. I will definitely make it again but next time will use more squash. I started with 4 cups raw and it barely covered the other ingredients. Hubby thought it wasn't bad even though he really doesn't like ground turkey. I will have to put more spices for him next time. :
By dwitter56_4304947
Folsom, CA
on January 21, 2012
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Because my husband and I are trying to eat more healthy after the holidays, I dicided to try this recipe. I was not sure if my husband would like it since he doesn't much care for vegetables. I did use cut up cooked carrots and green beans for the vegetables, but otherwise did not alter from the recipe. Both my husband and I were pleasently suprised at how good it was. We both agreed we will have it again.
By coopercitymom
on November 13, 2011
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I think it needed more seaoning. I think the acorn squash was too sweet for this. I think I would try it again using mashed cauliflower-seasoned more like the mashed potatoes in the original version of Shepard's Pie.
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