This easy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! If you are looking for a healthy version of Shepherd’s Pie, look no further! This Shepherd’s Pie is only 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points per 1 cup serving!
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My kids’ school participated in a really great healthy fundraiser called “Farm to School” where they sell bundles of vegetables that you can purchase for yourself or donate to the food bank.
Considering all the chocolate and other unhealthy things I’ve had to sell for my kids’ schools and activities over the years, this was a welcome idea. Not that I’m dissing chocolate or anything (chocolate, I really do love you!) but it’s nice to have a healthy option for a change.
This recipe used the potatoes and parsnips from Bundle B. But if you’re interested in recipes that use veggies from Bundle A as well, check out my Award Winning Creamy Carrot Soup.
Light and Healthy Comfort Food
Shepherd’s Pie is serious comfort food and when you’re on Weight Watchers healthy and weight watchers friendly comfort food can be hard to find. But this simple Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is loaded with flavor, lean meat and healthy veggies. A typical Shepherd’s Pie is 12 smart points, while this healthy turkey version is only 5 smart points. It’s an easy and light comfort food that is the perfect make- ahead meal for your busy life!
*This post is NOT sponsored by Farm to School
I love these glass lasagna dishes with lids/covers! Your dish can go from oven to freezer and it’s transportable if you need to take it to a potluck!
Here are a few more leftover recipes:
Leftover Baked Potatoes: Ceasar Twice Baked Potatoes
Leftover Rotisserie Chicken: Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Leftover Turkey: Leftover Turkey Brie & Cranberry Panini
This post is part of The Country Cook’s Weekend Potluck!
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
For the potatoes:
- 1-1/2 lbs potatoes peeled, diced or use leftover mashed potatoes or instant mashed potatoes
- 2 tsp minced garlic * I use the minced from a jar
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1/4 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup light parmesan cheese
For the filling:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey ground chicken can be substituted
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery stalks trimmed and diced
- 2 parsnips grated
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables defrosted
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 5.5 ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp rosemary
- salt and pepper if desired
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray oven safe casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Boil potatoes in water until cooked and soft (or use leftover or instant). Drain and mash with 1/4 cup chicken broth, sour cream, minced garlic, parmesan cheese and milk.
- In a large saute pan brown turkey; season with salt and pepper, if desired. When cooked, set aside.
- Saute the onion in olive oil for 2 minutes then add the celery and grated parsnip, Cook about 10-12 minutes, or until celery is soft.
- Add garlic, 1 cup chicken broth, tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, cooked turkey and mix well. Simmer on low about 5-10 minutes. Add in defrosted frozen mixed vegetables.
- In prepared casserole dish, spread the meat mixture on the bottom of the dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
- Use a fork to scrape the top of the potatoes to make ridges if desired.
- Bake 20 minutes or until potatoes turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving. Freeze after cooling completely (I use a microwave safe casserole dish so it can go straight from freezer to microwave)
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Cholesterol 34mg
11%
Sodium 344mg
14%
Potassium 683mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
8%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 20g
40%
Vitamin A
51.1%
Vitamin C
20.5%
Calcium
12.5%
Iron
16.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Lisa says
October 28, 2016 at 11:38 am🙂 liked and will share
Tania Bergen says
October 28, 2016 at 7:08 pmYou love food like me, but how come you look so good & maintain your figure so well??
That’s a wonderful recipe, real comfort food!! I (: BIG “T”
Food Meanderings says
October 30, 2016 at 7:20 amWell, it’s definitely a challenge, given my hobby, Auntie Tania! And I’m thankful for Weight Watchers…. Yes, I agree-healthy comfort food is the way to go! Weight Watchers would approve 🙂
Mike Lafleur says
October 29, 2016 at 4:18 pmYou’ve given me many ideas for Mo and myself! Thanks, and already following you. Keep up the good work!!
Food Meanderings says
October 29, 2016 at 4:30 pmThanks, Mike!
Anita Cameron says
October 30, 2016 at 11:03 amLiked page on Facebook
Dena says
October 30, 2016 at 5:43 pmI love beets, they are my favourite veggie!
Have liked and shared on Facebook.
Arie B. Zenthay says
October 30, 2016 at 8:21 pmMy Favorite vegetable is :carrot, cabbage , spinach cauliflower peas , I will try to make this shepherd pie
Robyn McLean says
October 31, 2016 at 7:07 amFollowed on instagram! Great recipe!
Food Meanderings says
November 2, 2016 at 3:34 pmThank you, Robyn!
Robyn McLean says
October 31, 2016 at 7:08 amFavorite veggie is orange peppers and cucumber for sure.
This is a recipie that my preteen would probably love- yay!
Sheila Miller says
October 31, 2016 at 4:21 pmMy favorite vegetables are parsnips and carrot, but love most veggies.
Brenda Penton says
November 1, 2016 at 11:10 amMy favourite vegetable is sweet potoato
Sue Slaght says
November 1, 2016 at 9:01 pmNever met a vegetable I didn’t like. My husband is not so keen on brussel sprouts but I like be them! I’ve shared the post on Facebook so hoping to be the big winner!
lianne kupchik says
November 1, 2016 at 9:51 pmliked and shared
Cathy reitz says
November 1, 2016 at 11:09 pmThis looks amazing. And fresh out of the garden carrots and peas ate my all time fave.
Food Meanderings says
November 2, 2016 at 3:35 pmthanks, Cathy
NaturallyLash says
November 2, 2016 at 6:52 amNIce post, pinned your recipe and shared for other to see!
Food Meanderings says
November 2, 2016 at 11:32 amThanks, NaturallyLash
kalamitykelli says
November 2, 2016 at 9:45 amWelcome to Yum Goggle! We are now following you on all social media (FB, Pinterest and Insta) and we hope you will follow us back. We will do our best to tag you each time we promote your posts. Kelli at YG.
Food Meanderings says
November 2, 2016 at 3:33 pmThanks- followed you back!
Debbie Sue Stidham says
November 2, 2016 at 9:18 pmI love this Turkey Shepherd’s Pie recipe. I printed it off. I love to cook and I’m always looking for great new recipes.
Food Meanderings says
November 2, 2016 at 9:21 pmThanks – yes, it’s one of my faves.
shelley says
November 3, 2016 at 3:04 amfavorite veggie is carrots and sweet potatoes. shared your post
Redawna says
November 3, 2016 at 10:56 amNew follower on Facebook!
Redawna says
November 3, 2016 at 11:01 amI am also following on IG! I have been using a lot of ground chicken lately and we have enjoyed it. Though it has a very dense texture for burgers and my teenage didn’t really enjoy it. But I love turkey and really should use it more but it is not available where I do most of my shopping.
As of late my favourite vegetable has been potatoes. Perhaps because winter is coming and it is a comfort food. I really love fennel though as my summer vegetable. The freshness adds a lot to salads and I use it on this onion and fennel tart!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Food Meanderings says
November 3, 2016 at 11:06 amRedawna, I have actually used ground chicken in this one too! Although, I find the turkey much more flavourful… yes, I love fennel as well! Your tart sounds amazing – will check it out. Good luck on the draw :)!
Food Meanderings says
November 12, 2016 at 10:25 amCongratulations, Redawna – you won the Co-op gift card! I sent you a facebook message!
reviewerpam says
November 3, 2016 at 10:07 pmIf only I lived in Canada. Thanks for sharing the recipe. It looks delicious. I will have to try this one!
Food Meanderings says
November 4, 2016 at 6:16 amThanks- yes, I wish I could do a giveaway and include the U.S. and even Quebec, but tax law and contest laws governing are very different!
Shelley says
November 4, 2016 at 9:17 amI am always on the look out for healthy, yet delicious food and your blog seems to be the place to find this! Thanks for the contest and all the great information!
Food Meanderings says
November 4, 2016 at 9:28 amThanks, Shelley! I hope you enjoy the recipe and good luck with the contest!
Shelley says
November 4, 2016 at 9:18 amliked and shared on facebook.
Maegan James says
November 4, 2016 at 9:31 amFollowing on Pinterest & by email! Favorite veggie is sugar snap peas! Yum!
Maegan James says
November 4, 2016 at 9:34 amFollowing on Pinterest & by email. Favorite veggie is sugar snap peas! Yum!
Jackie says
November 4, 2016 at 3:34 pmOne of the great comfort foods! My favourite vegetable… How can I name just one… might have to say yams or parsnips… So sweet and versatile!
Raylene De Bruyn says
November 4, 2016 at 5:00 pmI love cabbage and this contest!
To Give And Get says
November 4, 2016 at 6:57 pmYummy! I haven’t had Shepards Pie since I was a kid. I grew up in Illinois with family home in Michigan so it use to be a common thing we ate. Now I live down south and everyone asked “you mean a pot pie” ugh face palm!
Food Meanderings says
November 4, 2016 at 8:12 pmReally?! pot pie? Oh you poor girl… I didn’t realize Shepherd’s pie was so ‘northern’ 🙂
To Give And Get says
November 5, 2016 at 12:33 pmIt is…it’s sad lol! Every now and then I run into other things that are considered “northern” and people call me out on it all the time lol!
Heather says
November 5, 2016 at 10:42 pmLiked and shared and love baked Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and garlic!
Linda says
November 8, 2016 at 9:20 amIt took me a while to learn to love it, but my favourite vegetable is the beet.
Danica says
November 9, 2016 at 5:43 pmOur favourite is to fry Brussel sprouts in bacon and garlic!
Kristina Van Nest says
November 9, 2016 at 8:50 pmcarrots! easy snack anytime! Will like and share on fb!
Char Hobbs says
November 9, 2016 at 8:57 pmMy fav veg is cauliflower! Adds flavour and texture to everything!!!!
Liked on FB, shared post and following you instagram for a bit bus entry! Great idea~ thank you for the contest/opportunity!
Char Hobbs says
November 9, 2016 at 9:00 pmLiked, shared and instagram added!
Christine R says
November 9, 2016 at 9:20 pmMy favourite vegetable is roasted broccoli.
Tara Palmer says
November 9, 2016 at 10:48 pmLiked and shared!
thewineloverskitchen says
November 10, 2016 at 7:51 amFollowing on pinterest. If I win I will donate the gift card to a Calgary Charity, foodbank or something. I am making the shepherd’s pie tonight! It looks delicious!
Food Meanderings says
November 10, 2016 at 7:55 amAwesome- thanks!
Food Meanderings says
November 10, 2016 at 7:57 amfollowed you back on Pinterest!
Monique says
June 20, 2018 at 11:55 amThank you Terri. I love Shepard’s Pie and this new twist will allow me to continue enjoying it through my weight loss program.
Terri Gilson says
June 20, 2018 at 5:09 pmThanks, Monique – that’s great!
Denise from Urb'n'Spice says
June 26, 2018 at 12:10 pmI applaud your children’s school for providing such a healthy fundraising opportunity, Terri! Thanks for the great idea of using parsnips in your shepherd’s pie. I love parsnips and they are certainly underappreciated, aren’t they? Your shepherd’s pie looks delicious! I have often used instant mashed potatoes for different things (like thickening a soup for a gluten-free client), and making them for the shepherd’s pie topping is an awesome and tasty time saver! I am pinning lots of WW recipes for my sister so this recipe is perfect on so many levels! Thanks for sharing!
Terri Gilson says
June 29, 2018 at 7:26 pmHi Denise: Thank you! Yes, so glad they do that fundraiser – I actually suggested it because my niece in Wpg had done it! Hopefully they will do it for the 3rd time this year!
sara says
July 2, 2018 at 9:03 amLove the recipe, i will try today because boys coming over for watching football match, the recipe is perfect for this time because it seems so tasty and yummy. Thank you.
Terri Gilson says
July 2, 2018 at 10:01 amHi Sara, Thanks for your comment! I hope you enjoy it – I just made 2 of them last week (and froze one) 🙂