"We seem to eat for comfort during the holidays...but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish more healthy, I came up with this lovely take on shepherd's pie. It's perfect for putting out on your holiday buffet table. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch pieces)
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1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
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2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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2 pounds ground turkey
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup white wine
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces)