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Low Calorie Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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Kimberley K. Eggleston
This recipe is wonderful all year long, but it is especially handy right after Thanksgiving when you can use leftover turkey. If you also have leftover mashed potatoes, you can skip step one and simply use the potatoes you already have on hand!

Prep Time: 18 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup skim milk, divided
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped, roasted, skinless turkey breast (12 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped, fresh tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 oz. light cream cheese, softened (1/4 cup)
  • 2 egg whites

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Place the potatoes in a large pan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher, along with 1/2 cup of skim milk. Set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and saute 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add the peas, turkey, tarragon, black pepper, and salt and cook an additional 3 minutes, until heated through.

4. Pour the chicken broth into the turkey mixture, and increase heat to bring to a light boil. In a seperate dish, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of flour, and pour into the turkey mixuture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking the mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until a thick gravy is formed.

5. To the mashed potatoes, add the cream cheese and egg whites, and mix well.

6. Pour the turkey mixture into a 7x11 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread the potatoes evenly over the top of the turkey mixture. Bake for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are lightly browned.

Serves 6

Per Serving Calories 257

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