Legume My Shepherd's Pie

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We always have a hard time incorporating legumes into our meals. By altering an old-time favorite, I came up with a legume-rich and delicious dish. It was a huge hit with the family.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans

  • ¼ cup milk

  • salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 1 zucchini, chopped

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place the lima beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

  2. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drain the soaked lima beans and cook according to package directions.

  3. Blend the cooked lima beans and milk together in a blender until smooth; season with salt. Set aside.

  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Stir the zucchini, tomato, cumin, and cayenne pepper into the chicken; cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 7 minutes more. Spread the mixture into the bottom of an 11x7-inch baking dish; pour the lima bean mixture over the chicken and vegetables in a single, smooth layer. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

707 Calories
18g Fat
78g Carbs
60g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 707
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 29%
Dietary Fiber 23g 81%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 60g 120%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 418mg 32%
Iron 10mg 56%
Potassium 2467mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.