Cottage Pie

This is a great example on how to make easy swops on trustworthy week day dinners to make it healthier, higher in fiber, lower in energy and tastier.

Swop out starchy veg for non-starchy veg. 

Peas / corn -> mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes

Peeled large potatoes -> baby potatoes with skin on

Cream and butter for mash -> extra virgin olive oil 

Processed cheese -> mozzarella cheese

Recipe Details

Serves: 6

Portion size: 1½ cup

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information

Energy: 430 kcal

Protein: 25 g

Carbohydrates: 33 g

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 21 g

Fibre: 4 g

Dietary Requirements

Lactose-free

Gluten-free

Low GI

Equipment List

Cutting board

Knife

Mixing bowl

Masher

Grater

Ovenproof dish

Frying pan

Ingredients

Beef filling 

1 red onion, chopped

2 small, sweet bell peppers, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

6 white button mushrooms, chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes

2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

4 cloves Liviana® Black Garlic

500 g lean beef mince

1 tsp fresh thyme

1 tsp fresh rosemary 

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

3 cups water

1 tsp cornstarch 

 

Mash

1kg baby potatoes, halved 

2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

1 cup mozzarella cheese 

Salt and pepper 

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes in a pot covered in water. 
  2. Fry the vegetables in 2 tbsp Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the  Liviana® Black Garlic to the vegetables. Add the herbs and spices.
  3. Cook until the vegetables are tender and turn soft. Add the mince and fry until brown. 
  4. Dissolve the corn starch into the 3 cups of water and add to the mince mixture. 
  5. Let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. The filling will thicken and become glossy. Season generously. 
  6. Remove the cooked baby potatoes from the water and put them in a mixing bowl. Mash lightly, and add the Liviana® Estate Select Extra Virgin Olive. Mix and season.
  7. Spoon on top of the mince mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until the cheese begins to bubble. 
  10. Serve with a green side salad for the perfect complete meal.

Wilna Eksteen

Registered Dietitian

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