Lean Shepherd's Pie 212 Cals per serving

A lighter version of this Irish favorite! Lean ground turkey and instant mashed potatoes make it easy on your wallet and your watch. Whip it together in ten minutes and bake it for 20 and you're ready for a filling family meal that the kids will love in no time. I use carrots and celery, but you can use any veggies you like, including leftover veggies from other meals, such as peas, corn, etc. If you're too tired to chop veggies after work, you can whip it together the night before and bake it when you get home.

1 lb lean ground turkey (99% fat free)
1 tsp dried rosemary leaves
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 bag instant mashed potatoes and the fixings to make them-nutrition information given for fixing potatoes with 2% milk and butter.
Salt and pepper to taste (I don't use them, so nutrition info not included.)
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and turn on a teakettle with enough water to cook your potato flakes. Spray a casserole or deep pie dish. Heat a large skillet and add your cooking spray. When the skillet is hot, add the spices and cooked for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and cook until they soften-a few minutes. Add the celery and cook a few more minutes. Add the turkey and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until turkey is browned on all sides. Drain the mixture and pour into the prepared casserole or pie dish.

By now your water should be ready for your potatoes. Prepare mashed potatoes in a separate bowl by following directions on bag. Spread prepared potatoes over the top of the turkey mixture, covering it completely.

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve using a simple pie server. Turkey mixture will crumble some when served, but still delicious.

Serves 8. Wonderful served with a wilted spinach salad or tossed salad.

Nutrition per serving:

Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sodium
212 21 9 17 2 468