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Cauliflower Mash Shepherd’s Pie

By Ashley • October 25, 2013 • Dinner, Gluten-Free, Low Sugar Recipes, Lunch, Paleo, Right Ingredient

I am thrilled that so many of you wanted my recipe for Shepherd’s Pie. Getting so much feedback really excites me and urges me to get my recipes posted on the blog much faster!

I was so tired last week and as the weather began to get colder I was really looking for some comfort food. I started searching through my fridge to prepare dinner when I noticed a large cauliflower that I needed to make good use of before it started to go bad! It was then that I remembered a recipe for Shepherd’s Pie that I had come across some time ago. This particular recipe used cauliflower mash instead of mashed potatoes. I loved this idea as I cannot eat much white potato these days because they are part of the Nightshade Vegetable Family.

If you have never heard of them, Nightshade vegetables include both sweet and spicy peppers, tomatoes, white potatoes, and egg plant. These vegetables contain Alkaloids which have been found to produce inflammation throughout the body. They do so by inhibiting necessary enzyme processes that typically take place in muscle tissues. For those individuals already suffering with inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis it is recommended to cut these veggies out of the diet in order to see if the elimination will help to reduce overall pain levels.

Now, to get back to the recipe that you had all asked for! I basically threw together the veggies I had in my fridge and completely made this recipe up on the spot. I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I did!

Ingredients

1 pound of lean ground chicken or turkey
1 head of cauliflower
1.5 cups of chopped carrots
1.5 cups of chopped broccoli
3 cloves of minced garlic
2 tbs of coconut oil

Directions

– Chop cauliflower and place in large pot of boiling water until soft when pierced with fork
– In a frying pan place 1 tbs of coconut oil with 2 cloves of the minced garlic on medium heat until it begins to brown
– Add in your chicken or turkey and cook until browned on the outside
– Once your meat has browned add in the broccoli, carrots and seasoning of your choice to your preferred taste (I used sea salt, pepper, red chilli peppers, paprika and thyme)
– Continue to cook the meat and vegetables together on medium heat for about 10 minutes
– Once this is complete place in the bottom of a glass baking sheet (8″ x 8″ should be more then enough space)

Shepherds Pie 1

– Once your cauliflower is completely cooked, strain it and place in a large mixing bowl with the other clove of minced garlic and 1 tbs of coconut oil.
– Using a hand blender mix together with sea salt and pepper until completely smooth
– Preheat your oven to 400F

 

Shepherds Pie 3

 

– Place the cauliflower in the baking sheet on top of the meat and vegetables
– Place in the oven for about 35 -45 minutes or until the edges begin to brown
– Let cool for about 10 minutes and enjoy!

 

Shepherds Pie 4

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About the Author

Ashley

Ashley Kleiman is the founder of The Right Ingredient and it has always been her goal to help others. Her journey began with a B.A. in psychology where she learnt all about mental health and well-being. Through her experience she realized that you truly are what you eat. This journey has brought her into the field of Nutrition where she continues to learn and emphasize the importance of wholesome food, health and happiness.

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2 Comments

  • Reply Rona June 7, 2014 at 2:26 am

    We had this tonight. I got creative and used beef and added some different veggies. I used an immersion blender and whipped up the cauliflower right in the pot. It was a great meal. Way lighter than the potato version. This will be on my “go to” list of weekday dinners. Room for lots of creativity and can be changed up quite easily. Good job, Ashley!

    • Reply Ashley June 9, 2014 at 1:57 am

      Thank you so much for your feedback Rona! I love that you enjoyed the meal and were able to put your own spin on it!!!

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