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Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's Pie on a plate
Makes: 6 Servings

This shepherd's pie recipe is a twist on the classic comfort food. Using frozen veggies helps you get it on the dinner table quickly.

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 1/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 pound 85% lean ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • shredded cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place diced potatoes in saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer (about 15 minutes).
  3. Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in milk and set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  5. Brown turkey in a large skillet. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add vegetables and broth. Bring to a slow boil.
  7. Spoon vegetable-meat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread potatoes over mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
  8. Serve hot. Garnish with shredded cheese (optional).

Notes

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Source:

Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 208
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Sodium 91 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 726 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 208
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 726 mg
Sodium 91 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 48 mg
Phosphorus 181 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 120 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 11 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 13 mcg
Folate 47 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 49 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
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