Greek Shepherd's Pie

Prep time : 25 minutes + standing... Bake time :... 35 minutes + standing ... Makes 6 servings
5 -1/2 .....................cups cubed eggplant (about 1 large)
2 ............................teaspoons salt
4 ............................large potatoes , peeled and cubed
1/2 .........................cup sour cream
1/4 .........................cup butter
2 ............................tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 .........................cup vegetable oil
1 ............................pound ground lamb
1/2 .........................pound ground turkey
1 ............................jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 ...........................tablespoons dried minced onion
2 ...........................tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 ........................teaspoon dried rosemary , crushed
1/2 ........................teaspoon dried basil
1/2 ........................teaspoon pepper
1 ...........................cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1) ...Place eggplant in a colander over a plate ; sprinkle with salt and toss . Let stand for 30 minutes .
2)...Meanwhile , place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water . Bring to a boil . Reduce heat ; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender . Drain . Mash potatoes with sour cream and butter ; set aside .
3) ... Rinse eggplant and drain well . Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat . In a skillet , cook egg[lant in oil over medium heat until browned and oil is absobed . Transfer to a greased 3-quart baking dish .
4)... In the same skillet , cook lamb and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink ; drain . Stir in the spadhetti sauce , onion , parsley and seasonings . Cook until heated through , about 5 minutes . Pour over eggplant ; sprinkle with feta cheese . Spread mashed poratoes over the top .
5) ... Bake , uncovered , at 350* for 35 to 45 minutes or until top begins to brown . Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving .


It's hard to resist a big scoop of this comforting casserole with its fluffy mashed potato topping . Eggplant , lamb and ground turkey complaint each other nicely in the stick to your ribs filling .
Heart healthy