02-03-10
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Part of Self’s Cook Once, Eat Healthly All Week plan
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients:
Filling:
3 Adobo-Glazed Mini Turkey Loaves , mashed
1 cup Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Mix
1 chipotle chile, diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
1 1/2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes
1/4 cup Onion and Garlic Mix
1 teaspoon light butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chives, coarsely chopped
Directions:
Filling:
Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Spread into a 10″ pie plate.
Topping:
Combine all topping ingredients except chives in a bowl. Spread on top of filling. If not serving immediately, cover and freeze. Or bake at 400° until top browns, about 20 minutes. Garnish with chives.
To reheat:
Microwave on high for 4 minutes or bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. Garnish with chives.
Special Recipes:
Mashed sweet potatoes:
Slice 2 large sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, leaving skins on. Cover with water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook, covered, over high heat until tender, 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
Onion and garlic mix:
Finely dice 3 large onions and 5 cloves garlic. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 minutes.
Broccoli and red bell pepper mix:
Finely dice 1 head broccoli and 3 large red bell peppers, seeded and cored. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables turn slightly brown, 3 minutes.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: calories; g fat; g fiber; g carbohydrates