Shepherd's turkey pie

Your body uses tryptophan (from turkey) to produce serotonin, a hormone that makes you feel happy and relaxed.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup diced celery
3 cups diced turkey breast
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 teaspoon ground thyme
nonstick cooking spray
6 medium potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 tablespoon oil and diced turkey. Stir in flour. Add vegetable broth, peas and carrots, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Coat a 2-quart oven-proof pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour turkey mixture into pan.
5. Spread mashed potatoes over turkey mixture and bake until heated through and lightly browned (about 20 to 30 minutes).
6. Cut into 8 pieces. Serve warm. 

Makes 8 servings

Recipe contains: wheat

Carb choices per serving: 2 1/2

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