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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

This 30-minute meal packs in lean protein from the turkey, lots of vegetables, and healthy carbs from the sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A and have a lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes. Add this dish to your Thanksgiving table to get your sweet potato fix without the mini marshmallows, or make it the next day with leftovers!

This recipe originally appeared in The Diabetes Cookbook. 


30 min prep time


20 min cook time


8servings


1 1/2 cups

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Place sweet potatoes in steam basket in a medium pot with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer. Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray. Add onions and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until onions look clear. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add turkey and cook until brown, about 6-7 minutes. Add onions back to pan and stir to mix.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, mixed vegetables, yellow mustard, Worcestershire, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together corn starch and water. Add to turkey mixture and stir. Let simmer for 5 more minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, drain the sweet potatoes. Place sweet potatoes in a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add margarine and whisk until smooth.
  7. Preheat broiler. Pour cooked turkey mixture evenly into a medium-sized casserole dish or individual casserole dishes. Spread sweet potatoes evenly on top of turkey mixture.
  8. Broil for 5 minutes.
Comfort Food
Quick & Easy
Dinner
Main Dish
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Nutrition facts

8 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 1/2 cups


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    240

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    8g

    10%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.2g

      11%
    • Trans Fats
      0.1g

  • Cholesterol
    55mg

    18%

  • Sodium
    250mg

    11%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    23g

    8%

    • Dietary Fiber
      4g

      14%
    • Total Sugars
      8g

  • Protein
    17g

  • Potassium
    550mg
    12%

Ingredients

large sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
2

nonstick cooking spray
1

small onion (diced)
1

garlic (minced)
2 clove

lean ground turkey
1 1/4 lbs

canned diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-oz) can

frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, and green beans)
1 (16-oz) bag

yellow mustard
1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp

black pepper
1/4 tsp

Cornstarch
2 tsp

cold water
1 tbsp

margarine (trans-fat-free)
2 tbsp

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