Shepherd’s Pie

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. potatoes, cubed
• 1/3 cup 1-percent buttermilk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb. frozen lean ground lamb, thawed
• 1 cup frozen pearl onions
• 1 cup frozen sliced carrots
• 1 cup frozen chopped cauliflower
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (8 oz.) no-salt-added chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tsp. reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup apple juice

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 9" round baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place potatoes in pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook 15 min, or until very tender. Drain and place in medium-size bowl. Mash in buttermilk and cheese to the potatoes.
• Coat 10” nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add lamb, onion, carrots, cauliflower, and garlic. Cook, stirring, 5 min, or until lamb is browned. Add tomatoes (with juice), peas, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
• Stir cornstarch and apple juice in cup until smooth.. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, 3 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
• Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake 40 min, or until top is golden brown. Let stand 10 min before serving.

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 276 Calories, 23 g Protein, 32 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 198 mg Sodium