Amazing Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey Bacon Twist
Amazing Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a healthy and delicious twist on a classic comfort food, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and peas until softened.
- Add ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook until turkey is browned.
- Spread the turkey mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed sweet potatoes and smooth out the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, ensure the turkey bacon is also dairy-free.
- You can add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Paleo, Sweet Potato, Shepherd's Pie, Turkey Bacon