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.