Lightened up Cottage Pie With Golden Mash for 2

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
70%
Lightened up Cottage Pie With Golden Mash for 2
65 min.
2
475kcal

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This lightened-up cottage pie with golden mash is a delicious and healthier take on a classic comfort food. It's a perfect dish for a cozy night in, and with a few simple tweaks, it's been made lighter and more nutritious without sacrificing any of the flavors you love. This recipe serves two, making it ideal for a romantic dinner or a small gathering with a friend. It's also gluten-free and very healthy, so it's a dish you can feel good about serving to your loved ones.

The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy mash is hard to beat. This recipe takes it up a notch by adding a unique blend of spices and herbs, giving it a wonderful depth of flavor. The pumpkin and potato mash has a beautiful golden color and a creamy texture that perfectly complements the hearty filling. The parmesan cheese adds a nice touch of saltiness to the dish.

This cottage pie is not only tasty but also provides a good balance of nutrients. With a decent amount of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, it will keep you satisfied and energized. The recipe is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron. So, if you're looking for a comforting meal that's both delicious and nutritious, this lightened-up cottage pie is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons brown gravy mix 
  • 0.5 medium carrots grated
  • stick celery finely chopped
  • 250 ground beef lean
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper fresh black
  • servings pepper fresh
  • teaspoons butter light (I used Logicol)
  • 0.5 small onion diced finely
  • tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.8 cup peas green frozen (I use )
  • 350 potatoes chopped (2 medium)
  • 300 pumpkin peeled seeded chopped
  • servings salt 
  • teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning dried italian
  • tablespoons tomato sauce (ktchup)
  • cup water 
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put the meat, celery, carrot, onion and garlic in a heavy based frying pan and cook over medium heat until the meat changes colour and the veg are softened-this took about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the sauces, herbs and water; bring to the boil and cook a further 10 minutes.
  3. Add in the peas for a few minutes.
  4. Mix the gravy mix with a tablespoon or two of extra water, then stir this through the meat mix.Allow it to thicken and cook for a couple more minutes, then remove from the heat and stir through the half teaspoon of black pepper and the chopped parsley.
  5. Pour into a 6 cup baking dish.Meanwhile while all that was happening, you should have cooked your potatoes and pumpkin in a pot of lightly salted water until tender (this should take about 20 minutes).
  6. Drain and mash with the butter and salt and pepper.Top the meat mix in the baking dish with the mash and sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top.
  7. Bake in a moderate oven until bubbling, golden and heated right through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories475kcal
Protein31.02%
Fat21.11%
Carbs47.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
240.96
Glycemic Load
32.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.023913264275%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
9.19mg
Luteolin
2.72mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
1.66mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
4.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.81kcal
23.74%
Fat:11.35g
17.47%
Saturated Fat:5.52g
34.51%
Carbohydrates:57.91g
19.3%
Net Carbohydrates:47.58g
17.3%
Sugar:11.95g
13.27%
Cholesterol:87.07mg
29.02%
Sodium:620.86mg
26.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:37.54g
75.08%
Vitamin A:16405.71IU
328.11%
Vitamin K:109.51µg
104.29%
Vitamin C:80.21mg
97.23%
Vitamin B6:1.32mg
65.77%
Potassium:2110.77mg
60.31%
Zinc:8.54mg
56.91%
Vitamin B3:11.36mg
56.81%
Phosphorus:537.42mg
53.74%
Manganese:1.01mg
50.37%
Vitamin B12:2.87µg
47.9%
Iron:8.24mg
45.78%
Fiber:10.33g
41.33%
Selenium:26.16µg
37.38%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.94%
Copper:0.68mg
33.82%
Magnesium:125.74mg
31.44%
Folate:121.26µg
30.32%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.29%
Vitamin B5:2.06mg
20.55%
Calcium:203.41mg
20.34%
Vitamin E:3mg
19.99%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%
Source:Food.com