How to make Cauliflower Shepherd’S Pie
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 35 Minutes| Serves 4
1 (12-ounce) package frozen
cauliflower
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small white onion, finely diced
1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef
1 (25-gram) dried vegetable soup packet
1 cup green peas (if using frozen, thaw first)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small white onion, finely diced
1 pound 95 percent lean ground beef
1 (25-gram) dried vegetable soup packet
1 cup green peas (if using frozen, thaw first)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1.Preheat the broiler on high.
2.In a medium pot over medium heat,
combine the cauliflower and water
and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, until very soft. Cover, remove
from the heat, and let sit.
and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes, until very soft. Cover, remove
from the heat, and let sit.
3.While the cauliflower cooks, in a
large nonstick skillet over medium heat,
warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, until
soft, then set aside.
warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, until
soft, then set aside.
4.In the same skillet, add the beef
and sprinkle the vegetable soup mix
over top. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes, until no pink remains.
over top. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes, until no pink remains.
5.When the beef is cooked, add the
onion and peas, then stir to combine.
Cook for about 2 minutes, until heated through.
Cook for about 2 minutes, until heated through.
6.Drain the cauliflower, transfer it
to a blender or food processor with the
remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pulse until smooth. Season with salt
and pepper, then set aside in a small bowl.
remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pulse until smooth. Season with salt
and pepper, then set aside in a small bowl.
7.Place the beef on an oven-safe
platter or in individual ramekins and top
with the cauliflower mash.
with the cauliflower mash.
8.Place under the broiler for about 3
minutes, or until the cauliflower mash is starting to turn golden brown.
Serve hot.
Per Serving:
Calories: 268; Fat: 13g; Protein: 27g; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Sodium: 266mg
Calories: 268; Fat: 13g; Protein: 27g; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Sodium: 266mg
