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Healthy Skillet Shepherd's Pie

This Healthy Skillet Shepherd's Pie features chickpea noodles instead of potatoes and is the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Take it from the stove to the table in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 lb 93% ground turkey
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 bag frozen shredded carrot + cabbage
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 1 box banza chickpea noodles
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 4-5 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 large handful of parsley stalks
  • ¼ cup White Cheddar Cheese
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add minced garlic and ground turkey into the pot.
  2. Dice red onion finely and toss into pot. Add frozen shredded carrots/cabbage mixture and corn to the pot.
  3. Sauté until ground turkey is cooked. Push the meat/vegetable mixture to the edges of the pan, making a nest shape.
  4. Pour chickpea noodles into the center of the pan. Pour vegetable stock over the noodles. If needed, move the meat/vegetable mixture into the noodles/vegetable stock so all of the noodles are covered.
  5. Put the lid on the pot and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. Place on medium-low heat and allow noodles to cook. Stir once or twice if needed to avoid burning. Once the noodles are al dente and most of the broth has evaporated, you'll be left with a creamy pasta mixture.
  6. Add finely diced basil leaves, parsley, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir again. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, microwave in 30-60 second intervals until the pasta is hot.
  • Ensure that your pot or Dutch oven is deep enough. A traditional skillet will not work for this recipe because it isn't deep enough. I used my OurPlace Pan and it was barely large enough to make it work.
  • You can turn this into a vegetarian recipe by substituting the ground turkey for a 50/50 blend of black beans and chickpeas. You can also add additional shredded carrots/mushrooms.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 917mg (38%) Potassium 577mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 917mg 38%
Potassium 577mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.