Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter (2 to 3)
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4 tablespoons buttermilk
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1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb beef
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1 cup chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 cup zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to personal taste)
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cup stock (vegetable, chicken or beef)
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1 cup peas
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 ounce sunflower seeds
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1 large potato, peeled and diced
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1 cup carrot, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Boil all of the potatoes in water until tender.
- Drain well and mash the potatoes with the butter, buttermilk and 1/4 teaspoon sage; add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the turkey, onion, garlic, carrots and zucchini for 5 minutes.
- Add the cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons marjoram, 2 teaspoons sage, tomato paste and stock.
- Simmer, uncovered, gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the peas and adjust the seasoning.
- Put the turkey/vegetable mixture into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole and frost the top with the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle with the sunflower seed kernels and bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.