2021 Heart Healthy Recipe Book 2 | Page 4

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD ’ S PIE

This recipe is a tasty twist on a classic English casserole dish . It ’ s ideal for those colder nights when you want a warm and hearty meal .

Servings : 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes or 45-oz canned , unsweetened yams or sweet potatoes in water , rinsed

• 1 / 2 cup skim milk

• 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

• Cooking spray

• 1 medium onion ( any color ), chopped

• 1 bell pepper ( any color ), seeded and chopped

• 1 pound extra-lean , fat-free , ground turkey ( 95 % -99 % lean )

• 1 / 2 teaspoon dried thyme or basil

• 16 ounces of frozen vegetable medley ( such as green beans , corn , and peas ) or whatever is on sale , thawed

• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 ° F .

• Wash and peel sweet potatoes . Chop into 1-inch pieces .

• Add to a large pot and cover with water . Bring to a boil over high heat . Cook until potatoes are very tender , about 12 to 15 minutes . Drain in a colander .

• Return sweet potatoes to pot . Add milk , cinnamon , or nutmeg . Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth .

• Spray large pan with cooking spray . Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook over medium-high heat until softened , about 5 minutes . Add meat and thyme , cooking until done , about 5 more minutes .

• Add vegetables , beef broth , and cornstarch , stirring to combine . Cook a few minutes until sauce has thickened . Remove from heat .

• Add beef mixture into an 8 or 9-inch baking dish . Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on top of the beef and vegetables . Cook in oven until entirely heated , about 15 minutes .

Quick Tips Keep it Healthy : Sweet potatoes are chock full of minerals and vitamins , making them a fabulous and healthy starch alternative .

Tip : 1 ( 14.4 ounce ) bag of frozen pepper stir-fry can be substituted for the fresh onion and pepper .

Tip : Double the recipe for the mashed sweet potatoes and serve as a side for the next dinner .