Pumpkin Shepards Pie (The Fresh 20)

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
For The Filling:1 T. olive oil1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped3 garlic cloves, minced1" piece of fresh ginger root, grated2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped1/2 t. ground cumin1/2 t. kosher salt1/4 t. black pepper1/4 t. sweet paprika1 lb. lean ground turkey or beef2 cups baby spinach or kaleFor The Topping:3 large egg whitesabout 2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin1/4 t. cayenne pepper1/4 t. kosher salt
Directions
For The Filling:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and carrots and saute until sightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with the cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add the ground meat and brown until no longer pink.
Toss in the baby spinach to wilt, add the three egg yokes, and transfer to a greased 8-x-8-inch baking dish
For The Topping:
Using a handheld mixer, whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff
In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin with the cayenne and salt. Fold in the egg whites
Spread the topping over the filling. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden on top.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 387.9
  • Total Fat: 24.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.0 mg
  • Sodium: 351.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 25.5 g

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