The flavor of the Anti-Inflammatory Potato Pie with a Juicy Filling is delightful and cozy. Juicy ground chicken, garlic, ginger, turmeric, olive oil, spinach, carrots, peas, tomato paste, creamy potatoes, Greek yogurt, oregano, paprika, parsley, and lemon juice are all used to make this filling potato pie. There are roughly 425 calories and 43 g of net carbohydrates in this nutritious pie. The Anti-Inflammatory Potato Pie is ideal for Mediterranean-inspired meal plans, cozy lunches, family meals, and meal prep. This potato pie can be served with fresh mixed greens, Greek cucumber salad, Mediterranean tomato salad, roasted broccoli, or lemon garlic green beans.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course, Dinner
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Protein
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop, Baking
- Total Servings: 6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
TOOLS:
- Pot
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Potato masher
- Wooden spoon
- Baking dish
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
POTATO TOPPING:
- 2 lb. potatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
JUICY FILLING:
- 1½ lb. chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- One onion
- Three garlic cloves
- One tbsp. ginger
- One carrot
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup peas
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Two tbsp. tomato paste
- One tsp. turmeric
- One tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
POTATOES:
- To make a pleasant and creamy golden topping, use potatoes. Use Yukon Gold potatoes as an alternative.
CHICKEN GROUND:
- To make a filling that is both moist and high in protein, use ground chicken. Use ground turkey instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use olive oil to offer healthy fats and a Mediterranean flavor. Use avocado oil as an alternative.
TURMERIC:
- Use turmeric to add a warm flavor and a golden hue.
GINGER:
- To add a warm, slightly spicy taste, use fresh ginger. Use ½ tsp ground ginger as an alternative.
GREEK YOGURT:
- To make the potato topping creamy, use Greek yogurt. We might also use plain yogurt as an alternative.
SPINACH:
- Use spinach to provide color and freshness. Use Swiss chard or kale as an alternative.
BROTH CHICKEN:
- To keep the filling delicious and moist, use chicken broth. Use low-sodium vegetable broth instead.
TOMATO PASTE:
- To give the chicken filling more depth and richness, use tomato paste. Use crushed tomatoes as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Boil the potatoes for nearly eighteen minutes till tender.
- Strain out the potatoes and smash them with pepper, olive oil, salt, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, milk, and turmeric.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the ground chicken for nearly seven minutes.
- Include the ginger, onion, and garlic and cook for just two minutes.
- Put the pepper, carrot, salt, tomato paste, paprika, turmeric, and oregano.
- Spread in the chicken broth and slowly cook for nearly five minutes.
- Include the peas and spinach and cook till the spinach is tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Put the juicy chicken filling in a coated dish.
- Distribute the mashed potatoes uniformly on the filling.
- Bake at 200°Celcius till become bubbly and golden, for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Cool for only ten minutes & serve hot.
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the potatoes for an extra time.
- We utilize fresh ginger and garlic for a perfect flavor.
- Coat the potato topping using olive oil for additional browning.
- Cool the pie for some time and then make slices.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled potato pie in a closed box and refrigerate it for nearly 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the potato pie for approximately 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this potato pie earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble the pie more than twenty-four hours beforehand, chill it, and then bake.
Will we include different veggies?
- Yes, you can use bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
May we prepare this pie vegetarian?
- Yes, you can alternate the chicken with mushrooms, lentils, or chickpeas.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 425 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net Carbs: 43 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fats: 15 g
Proteins: 29 g
Total Carbs: 49 g
