TASTY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH MASHED CAULIFLOWER AND GROUND TURKEY

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I love the original shepherd's pie and this is a healthy alternative to lower your carb intake. This is a great comfort food meal any time of year! It is amazing how well mashed cauliflower substitutes for mashed potatoes. Try it. Your family will love it!

Provided by Robert P.

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Mashed

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, mashed
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 ½ cups hot water
½ cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
½ cup frozen peas
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Blend cauliflower, garlic, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir water, macaroni, peas, and soup mix into turkey; simmer until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread cauliflower mixture over pasta mixture. Sprinkle paprika over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1211.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

Rizwan Malana
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This was the best shepherd's pie I've ever had! The cauliflower topping was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Ronin Mitchell
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I thought this shepherd's pie was just okay. The cauliflower topping was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use mashed potatoes instead.


Veronica Diaz
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a simpler version with just ground beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy. It was still good, but I think I'll stick to my simpler recipe in the future.


Naseem Abbas
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I loved this shepherd's pie! The cauliflower topping was a great way to make it a bit healthier. I also added some chopped mushrooms and onions to the filling. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Emanuel Stanchieff
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I ended up using a pre-made mashed cauliflower and it still turned out pretty good. I would recommend this recipe if you have the time to make it from scratch.


Hiba Rouke
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shepherd's pie turned out great! The cauliflower topping was a bit runny, but it still tasted good. I would definitely make this again.


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This shepherd's pie was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred to use ground beef instead of ground turkey. The mashed cauliflower topping was good, but I think it could have used more seasoning.


Efrata Essayas
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's a healthier version of shepherd's pie, but it still has all the classic flavors. The mashed cauliflower topping is my favorite part - it's so creamy and delicious.


Robert Goodall
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and ground turkey, and I added some chopped carrots and peas to the filling. The pie was hearty and flavorful, and the mashed cauliflower topping was a


The Rich Barber's
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this shepherd's pie. The cauliflower topping was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the ground turkey filling. I will definitely be making this aga


Dax Burt
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the cauliflower and ground turkey. The pie was hearty and comforting, but also felt light and healthy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Laura Shade
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This shepherd's pie was a hit with my family! The mashed cauliflower topping was a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. The ground turkey gave the pie a lean and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this again.