Greek Shepherd's Pie

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 1/2 cups cubed eggplants (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 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

• 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 10-15 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 eggplant in oil over medium heat until browned and oil is absorbed. transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish.
• 4 in the same skillet, cook lamb and turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. stir in the spaghetti sauce, onion, parsley and seasonings. cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. pour over eggplant; sprinkle with feta cheese. spread mashed potatoes over the top.
• 5 bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top begins to brown. let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.