Author Notes
There are two recipes here, and both are variations on the same theme: the low carb Shepherd’s Pie. One of them is “blond” (roasted turkey and a white bean base) and the other is “black” (Italian sausage and a black bean base). I generally make both at the same time. I have an earlier version with shredded pork from which these are derived. —Brian Coppola
Ingredients
- mashed roasted cauliflower with cheese and garlic
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1
head cauliflower, quartered and separated into ca. 10 pieces
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1 cup
shredded parmesano reggiano
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1 cup
sour cream
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3 tablespoons
diced roasted garlic in oil
- Blond & Black Shepherd’s pies
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1 pound
shredded roast turkey breast
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5
hot Italian sausages, fully cooked and sliced
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1 pound
small carrots, chopped
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3
large sweet onion, large chop
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3
red peppers, large chop
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1
medium head of broccoli, chopped
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2 cups
shredded cheddar cheese
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15 ounces
black beans
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30 ounces
white pinto beans
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16 ounces
refried black beans
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16 ounces
refried pinto beans
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basil
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coriander
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white pepper
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black pepper
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thyme
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Italian Seasoning
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cayenne
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red pepper flakes
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fennel seeds
Directions
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mashed roasted cauliflower: distribute the large sections of cauliflower on a baking sheet covered with parchment, drizzle with EVOO and coriander, then roast to light brown in a 450F oven (ca. 25 min)
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mashed roasted cauliflower: process the slightly cooled cauliflower into a fine rice, add the sour cream, parmesano, and garlic, then process them together until smooth
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partially caramelize the onions in EVOO and then add the peppers and continue to cook over med-high heat
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when the peppers are lightly softened, remove half of the mixture to a bowl for later
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to the remaining onion/pepper mixture, add the carrots, the broccoli, the turkey, and half of the white beans; mix thoroughly and heat through
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add the desired spices and herbs (basil, coriander, white pepper, Italian Seasoning, and thyme)
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add the refried white beans and mix thoroughly
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place the meat and vegetable mixture into a 9x9 baking dish, top with half of the mashed cauliflower
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put the reserved onion/pepper mixture into the pan, add the sausage, the other half of the white beans and the black beans; mix thoroughly and heat through
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add the desired spices and herbs (cayenne, pepper flakes, fennel seeds, black pepper)
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add the refried black beans and mix thoroughly
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place the meat and vegetable mixture into a 9x9 baking dish, top with the remaining mashed cauliflower
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cover both with an aluminum foil tent and bake at 350F for 40 minutes
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remove the foil and top each with cheddar, return to the oven for a final 10 minutes
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