This is a cozy, hearty one! I make this top of week and then portion it out so that I have more meals throughout the week or you can even freeze some of the portions.
I recently learned from Pamela Salzman , a true leader in the field, that you must add ground pepper when using turmeric! The pepper acts a carrier for the spice, unlocking the healthful benefits within the turmeric. Thanks Pamela! We love her. And I hope you love this dish!
Turmeric Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pkg lean ground turkey meat
- 3 medium yams (the orange ones)
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch Tuscan black kale (flat leaf)
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp ground turmeric (this makes for a fairly strong Turmeric flavor, lessen if you prefer)
- ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup low sodium organic chicken stock
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the yams and chopping them into large chunks. Steam until a fork slides in with ease.Place steamed yams into the bowl of a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of the turmeric, kosher salt, chicken stock, and olive oil. Process until very smooth. Remove and place in a bowl to cool.
- Wash and remove the thick stems from the kale. Roughly slice the kale into strips and set aside. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and wait until fragrant, just under a minute. Add the onions and sweat until soft and translucent (app. 15 minutes).
- Next, add the ground turkey and cook through. Add the remaining tablespoon of turmeric, salt and black pepper and mix well.
- Drain the tomatoes and add to the turkey mix. Heat thoroughly, add the peas, stir to combine, and then place the chopped kale on top of the turkey mix. Turn the heat off and gently mix in the kale.
- Once combined, spoon the turkey mixture into a baking dish or individual, oven-proof serving dishes. Spoon the yams over the turkey mixture evenly. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with some sea salt.
- Place under a broiler on high heat and brown the tops of the yams (TIP: It’s better when they’re quite charred and crispy!). Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Spoon onto plates to serve or leave in individual baking dishes for a cute presentation.
