Very Healthy Greek Shepherds Pie Recipes

HEALTHY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH GROUND TURKEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower and saute, stirring often to prevent it from getting too brown, until soft enough to mash with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, add Greek yogurt, and mash with a fork. Pour in chicken broth a little at a time, continuing to mash until fluffy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook ground turkey and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in soup mix and flour until combined, then slowly add water and stir until creamy but not runny. Simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spread turkey mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer with frozen corn, cauliflower mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with french-fried onions and bake until browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

GREEK SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Place eggplant in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with sour cream and butter; set aside. , Rinse eggplant and drain well. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. In a skillet, cook eggplant in oil over medium heat until browned and oil is absorbed. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish., In the same skillet, cook lamb and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, onion, parsley and seasonings. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour over eggplant; sprinkle with feta cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top begins to brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

HEALTHY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oil to a sizzle.
• Add carrots first and saute until starting to brown and caramelize.
• Add onions and continue to cook.
• Add broth or water if needed.
• Cook until onions are completely translucent.
• Add ground chicken or turkey, and fresh garlic.
• Continue to cook until meat is cooked through (several minutes).
• Add frozen peas, red pepper and all herbs and spices.
• Stir well to blend spices into meat mixture.
• Place meat mixture into an oven-proof casserole or serving bowl, top with reduced cheddar and 1/2 the parmesan.
• Place under a salamander until cheese melts.
• Add a layer of mashed potatoes in the center of the bowl leaving a circle of the meat mixture exposed on the exterior.
• Top the potatoes with the additional grated parmesan and place back into the salamander until parmesan browns and forms a crust.
• Place bowl on a larger plate as the bowl will be hot.
• Enjoy!
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HEALTHY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Coat a baking sheet and an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray.
• Slice the acorn squash in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds from its center. Lay the 2 halves face down on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, or until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the asparagus and 1/4 cup of water. Cover and let the asparagus steam for 5 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus to a small bowl. Drain the pan and wipe it clean.
• Brown the beef over medium heat in the same skillet you used for the asparagus, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks.
• Remove the beef from the heat and drain any fat that has accumulated in the bottom of the pan. Add the corn and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh with a spoon, and mash it with the back of a fork until it's smooth. Stir in the onion powder and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To assemble, spread half of the squash over the bottom of the casserole dish, followed by the ground beef mixture and then the asparagus. Top with the remaining squash.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until warmed through.

GREEK FAMILY STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet, stirring until beef is no longer pink; drain & discard grease.
• Cook zucchini, onion, and garlic in skillet, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Add ground beef; stir in pasta sauce and 3 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
• Pour beef mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart round baking dish.
• Stir together mashed potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning, crumbled feta cheese, lemon rind, and lemon juice. Spoon potato mixture evenly over beef mixture.
• Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
• serves 8.

VERY HEALTHY GREEK SHEPHERDS PIE

Steps:

• For the base:.
• In a large pot heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onions, garlic and a sprinkle of sea salt (to stop the onions burning) and cook on a low heat for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add the carrots and zucchini and cook for a further 3 minutes stirring frequently so that the onions don't burn. Add the lamb mince and cook until browned. (about 5 minutes). Add the tomatoes, stock, cinnamon, mint, parsley, salt and pepper and cook for 15-20 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
• For the crust:.
• Steam or boil the cauliflower and pumpkin until soft. Drain if necessary. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and blitz in a food processor or with a hand held blender until smooth. You may need to add a bit of liquid to improve consistency (water, stock, milk - whatever you would prefer).
• Thermomix version of crust:.
• If making in a Thermomix cook the cauliflower and pumpkin for 20 minutes speed 1 at 100 degrees. Make sure it is cooked through. Add the butter or ghee. Attach the butterfly attachment and blitz for 20-30 seconds speed 3-4.
• To assemble, place the meat evenly along a deep baking tray. Top with the mash and sprinkle with a tiny bit of grated tasty cheese, parmesan or feta (optional). Bake in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes until the crust is brown and bubbly. Enjoy!