Healthy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Name: Healthy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters); 2 - 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or butter); ¼ cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese (optional but so delish); ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ - 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 - 2 tbsp parsley or chives (chopped, to garnish at the end); 1 lb ground chicken (ground turkey, 94% lean ground beef, or ground lamb ); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 3 large carrots (cut into coins); 3 large garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 - 3 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup frozen peas; 3 - 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This healthy sweet potato shepherd’s pie recipe is cozy comfort food made lighter — with lean protein, extra veggies, and a creamy mashed sweet potato topping made with Greek yogurt (no heavy cream!). It’s naturally gluten-free, easy to make dairy-free, and packed with protein — a cozy, family-friendly dinner ready in under 45 minutes.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:39:38 GMT