Cauliflower cottage pie

Cauliflower and cheese cottage pie

A delicious take on the traditional cottage pie. A lovely dinner and great to box up and take for lunch the next day

Based on 5 portions per pie

Calories: 381

Carbohydrates: 12g

Protein: 29g

Fat: 24g

High In:

1. Vitamin A can help promote tissue repair, is a powerful anti-inflammatory and boost eye health

2. Vitamin C is important for immunity, boosting mineral uptake within the body, promote healthy skin and improve physical activity.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 5 smaller or 4 larger portions

Ingredients

Pie base

1 red onion (roughly 100g)

500g 5% mince beef

100g mushrooms

100g carrot

2 cloves garlic

125g mixed coloured peppers

400g chopped tomatoes

35g sundried tomato puree (optional)

1tbsp mixed herbs

Cauliflower topping

1 cauliflower (roughly 400g)

50g butter

25ml double cream

1 tbsp garlic salt

100g grated cheese

How to make it:

1. Boil the cauliflower until soft

2. Fry the diced onion and garlic in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil

3. Add the beef mince and cook until browned

4. Add the chopped mushrooms, peppers and carrots and fry for 5 minutes.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato puree and allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes whilst you prepare the cauliflower mash.

6. Drain cauliflower thoroughly and place into food processor

7. Add the remaining cauliflower ingredients into the processor and blend until a smooth mash is created.

8. Pour the mince into an ovenproof dish and smooth with a spatula. Then add the cauliflower mash on top again, smoothing with a spatula ensuring an even layer.

9. Top with a sprinkle of cheese

10. Place in the oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes

Tips and Ideas

Serve with a green leaf salad or a mixture of different veggies.

Any left overs can be boxed up and taken to work, it tastes delicious hot or cold.

Cauliflower and cheese cottage pie

Ingredients

How to make it:

Tips and Ideas

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