Dinner
Turkey & Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Gluten Free
High Fibre
High Protein
Nutrient dense
Refined sugar free
⏱ 55 min total
🍴 Serves 4
Lean turkey and vegetables in a rich tomato gravy topped with creamy sweet potato mash.
Turkey provides lean protein, while sweet potato, carrots, peas and courgette add fibre and a range of plant foods. Sweet potato makes a colourful, nutrient-dense alternative to a traditional potato topping.
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- 2 Boil the sweet potato in a pan of water for 15–20 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain well, mash with the milk until smooth, and set aside.
- 3 Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the turkey mince for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains.
- 4 Add the carrots and courgette and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften.
- 5 Stir in the tomato purée, chicken stock, thyme and peas and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 6 Transfer the turkey mixture to a baking dish and spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges, using a fork to rough up the surface so it crisps a little in the oven.
- 7 Bake for 20 minutes until piping hot throughout and lightly golden on top.
For general information only. This recipe is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always talk to your GP, dietitian or health team before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you are managing a gastrointestinal condition.